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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.46, 836.48 and 362.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.46, 836.48 and 362.85 is: 544.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.46 : 836.48 = 362.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.46/836.48 = 362.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.46x = 836.48 × 362.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.46x = 303,514.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,514.54/557.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.46

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