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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.46, 835.08 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.46, 835.08 and 364.50 is: 546.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.46 : 835.08 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.46/835.08 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.46x = 835.08 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.46x = 304,386.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,386.66/557.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.02

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