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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.76, 837.18 and 314.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.76, 837.18 and 314.76 is: 472.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.76 : 837.18 = 314.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.76/837.18 = 314.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.76x = 837.18 × 314.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.76x = 263,510.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,510.78/557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.44

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