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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.37, 835.69 and 297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.37, 835.69 and 297.20 is: 445.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.37 : 835.69 = 297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.37/835.69 = 297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.37x = 835.69 × 297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.37x = 248,367.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,367.07/557.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.61

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