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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.44, 835.34 and 403.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.44, 835.34 and 403.69 is: 604.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.44 : 835.34 = 403.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.44/835.34 = 403.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.44x = 835.34 × 403.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.44x = 337,218.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,218.40/557.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.94

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