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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.16, 834.48 and 427.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.16, 834.48 and 427.32 is: 640.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.16 : 834.48 = 427.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.16/834.48 = 427.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.16x = 834.48 × 427.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.16x = 356,589.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,589.99/557.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.01

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