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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.35, 832.73 and 538.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.35, 832.73 and 538.21 is: 804.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.35 : 832.73 = 538.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.35/832.73 = 538.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.35x = 832.73 × 538.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.35x = 448,183.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,183.61/557.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.13

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