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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.94, 836.37 and 352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.94, 836.37 and 352.74 is: 528.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.94 : 836.37 = 352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.94/836.37 = 352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.94x = 836.37 × 352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.94x = 295,021.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,021.15/557.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.77

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