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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.60, 837.30 and 314.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.60, 837.30 and 314.60 is: 472.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.60 : 837.30 = 314.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.60/837.30 = 314.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.60x = 837.30 × 314.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.60x = 263,414.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,414.58/557.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.41

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