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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.43, 833.68 and 496.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.43, 833.68 and 496.17 is: 742.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.43 : 833.68 = 496.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.43/833.68 = 496.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.43x = 833.68 × 496.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.43x = 413,642.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,642.49/557.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.05

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