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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.27, 834.18 and 411.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.27, 834.18 and 411.19 is: 615.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.27 : 834.18 = 411.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.27/834.18 = 411.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.27x = 834.18 × 411.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.27x = 343,003.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,003.50/557.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.50

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