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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.75, 836.82 and 341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.75, 836.82 and 341.48 is: 512.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.75 : 836.82 = 341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.75/836.82 = 341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.75x = 836.82 × 341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.75x = 285,753.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,753.11/557.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.34

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