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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.19, 835.59 and 374.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.19, 835.59 and 374.67 is: 561.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.19 : 835.59 = 374.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.19/835.59 = 374.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.19x = 835.59 × 374.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.19x = 313,070.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,070.51/557.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.87

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