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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.21, 835.58 and 297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.21, 835.58 and 297.16 is: 445.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.21 : 835.58 = 297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.21/835.58 = 297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.21x = 835.58 × 297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.21x = 248,299.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,299.61/557.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.61

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