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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.72, 836.48 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.72, 836.48 and 310.32 is: 465.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.72 : 836.48 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.72/836.48 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.72x = 836.48 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.72x = 259,576.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,576.47/557.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.42

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