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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.74, 836.88 and 341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.74, 836.88 and 341.20 is: 511.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.74 : 836.88 = 341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.74/836.88 = 341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.74x = 836.88 × 341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.74x = 285,543.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,543.46/557.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.97

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