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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.96, 836.48 and 352.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.96, 836.48 and 352.02 is: 527.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.96 : 836.48 = 352.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.96/836.48 = 352.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.96x = 836.48 × 352.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.96x = 294,457.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,457.69/557.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.74

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