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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.47, 836.75 and 297.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.47, 836.75 and 297.87 is: 447.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.47 : 836.75 = 297.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.47/836.75 = 297.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.47x = 836.75 × 297.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.47x = 249,242.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,242.72/557.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.10

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