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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.35, 836.06 and 376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.35, 836.06 and 376.52 is: 564.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.35 : 836.06 = 376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.35/836.06 = 376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.35x = 836.06 × 376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.35x = 314,787.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,787.25/557.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.80

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