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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.74, 836.60 and 352.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.74, 836.60 and 352.70 is: 529.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.74 : 836.60 = 352.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.74/836.60 = 352.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.74x = 836.60 × 352.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.74x = 295,073.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,073.69/557.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.06

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