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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.51, 836.15 and 297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.51, 836.15 and 297.20 is: 445.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.51 : 836.15 = 297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.51/836.15 = 297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.51x = 836.15 × 297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.51x = 248,498.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,498.11/557.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.73

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