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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.92, 835.62 and 352.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.92, 835.62 and 352.18 is: 527.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.92 : 835.62 = 352.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.92/835.62 = 352.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.92x = 835.62 × 352.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.92x = 294,288.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,288.65/557.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.47

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