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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.36, 833.52 and 475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.36, 833.52 and 475.28 is: 710.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.36 : 833.52 = 475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.36/833.52 = 475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.36x = 833.52 × 475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.36x = 396,155.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,155.39/557.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.77

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