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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.18, 834.74 and 402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.18, 834.74 and 402.72 is: 603.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.18 : 834.74 = 402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.18/834.74 = 402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.18x = 834.74 × 402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.18x = 336,171.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,171.03/557.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.34

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