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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.72, 836.09 and 351.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.72, 836.09 and 351.78 is: 527.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.72 : 836.09 = 351.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.72/836.09 = 351.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.72x = 836.09 × 351.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.72x = 294,119.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,119.74/557.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.36

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