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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.70, 835.65 and 351.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.70, 835.65 and 351.90 is: 527.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.70 : 835.65 = 351.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.70/835.65 = 351.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.70x = 835.65 × 351.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.70x = 294,065.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,065.24/557.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.28

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