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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.05, 833.82 and 382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.05, 833.82 and 382.70 is: 572.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.05 : 833.82 = 382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.05/833.82 = 382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.05x = 833.82 × 382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.05x = 319,098.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,098.74/557.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.84

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