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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.44, 835.60 and 386.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.44, 835.60 and 386.08 is: 578.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.44 : 835.60 = 386.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.44/835.60 = 386.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.44x = 835.60 × 386.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.44x = 322,608.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,608.45/557.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.73

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