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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.36, 836.33 and 372.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.36, 836.33 and 372.39 is: 558.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.36 : 836.33 = 372.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.36/836.33 = 372.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.36x = 836.33 × 372.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.36x = 311,443.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,443.02/557.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.78

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