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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.38, 835.78 and 205.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.38, 835.78 and 205.98 is: 308.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.38 : 835.78 = 205.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.38/835.78 = 205.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.38x = 835.78 × 205.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.38x = 172,153.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,153.96/557.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.86

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