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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.37, 836.10 and 493.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.37, 836.10 and 493.56 is: 740.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.37 : 836.10 = 493.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.37/836.10 = 493.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.37x = 836.10 × 493.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.37x = 412,665.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,665.52/557.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.38

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