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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.36, 835.48 and 413.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.36, 835.48 and 413.72 is: 620.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.36 : 835.48 = 413.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.36/835.48 = 413.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.36x = 835.48 × 413.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.36x = 345,654.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,654.79/557.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.16

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