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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.76, 834.72 and 341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.76, 834.72 and 341.76 is: 511.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.76 : 834.72 = 341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.76/834.72 = 341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.76x = 834.72 × 341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.76x = 285,273.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,273.91/557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.46

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