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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.52, 837.78 and 475.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.52, 837.78 and 475.52 is: 714.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.52 : 837.78 = 475.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.52/837.78 = 475.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.52x = 837.78 × 475.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.52x = 398,381.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,381.15/557.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.56

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