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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.75, 834.55 and 351.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.75, 834.55 and 351.36 is: 525.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.75 : 834.55 = 351.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.75/834.55 = 351.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.75x = 834.55 × 351.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.75x = 293,227.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,227.49/557.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.73

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