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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.01, 833.97 and 374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.01, 833.97 and 374.16 is: 560.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.01 : 833.97 = 374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.01/833.97 = 374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.01x = 833.97 × 374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.01x = 312,038.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,038.22/557.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.20

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