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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.94, 836.10 and 340.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.94, 836.10 and 340.86 is: 510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.94 : 836.10 = 340.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.94/836.10 = 340.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.94x = 836.10 × 340.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.94x = 284,993.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,993.05/557.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.80

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