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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.85, 835.14 and 352.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.85, 835.14 and 352.65 is: 527.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.85 : 835.14 = 352.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.85/835.14 = 352.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.85x = 835.14 × 352.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.85x = 294,512.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,512.12/557.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.94

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