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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.22, 836.37 and 364.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.22, 836.37 and 364.98 is: 547.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.22 : 836.37 = 364.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.22/836.37 = 364.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.22x = 836.37 × 364.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.22x = 305,258.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,258.32/557.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.82

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