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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.19, 836.10 and 419.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.19, 836.10 and 419.29 is: 629.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.19 : 836.10 = 419.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.19/836.10 = 419.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.19x = 836.10 × 419.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.19x = 350,568.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,568.37/557.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.17

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