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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.50, 835.26 and 362.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.50, 835.26 and 362.06 is: 542.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.50 : 835.26 = 362.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.50/835.26 = 362.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.50x = 835.26 × 362.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.50x = 302,414.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,414.24/557.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.45

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