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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.26, 836.38 and 374.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.26, 836.38 and 374.88 is: 562.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.26 : 836.38 = 374.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.26/836.38 = 374.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.26x = 836.38 × 374.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.26x = 313,542.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,542.13/557.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.65

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