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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.10, 833.76 and 394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.10, 833.76 and 394.02 is: 589.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.10 : 833.76 = 394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.10/833.76 = 394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.10x = 833.76 × 394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.10x = 328,518.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,518.12/557.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.69

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