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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.06, 835.91 and 427.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.06, 835.91 and 427.01 is: 640.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.06 : 835.91 = 427.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.06/835.91 = 427.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.06x = 835.91 × 427.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.06x = 356,939.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,939.79/557.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.76

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