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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.48, 835.74 and 374.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.48, 835.74 and 374.42 is: 561.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.48 : 835.74 = 374.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.48/835.74 = 374.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.48x = 835.74 × 374.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.48x = 312,917.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,917.77/557.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.31

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