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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.53, 837.89 and 403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.53, 837.89 and 403.68 is: 606.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.53 : 837.89 = 403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.53/837.89 = 403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.53x = 837.89 × 403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.53x = 338,244.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,244.34/557.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.68

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