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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.51, 835.42 and 297.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.51, 835.42 and 297.55 is: 445.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.51 : 835.42 = 297.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.51/835.42 = 297.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.51x = 835.42 × 297.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.51x = 248,579.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,579.64/557.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.87

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