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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.69, 837.04 and 314.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.69, 837.04 and 314.72 is: 472.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.69 : 837.04 = 314.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.69/837.04 = 314.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.69x = 837.04 × 314.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.69x = 263,435.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,435.74/557.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.37

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