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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.54, 834.33 and 410.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.54, 834.33 and 410.94 is: 614.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.54 : 834.33 = 410.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.54/834.33 = 410.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.54x = 834.33 × 410.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.54x = 342,858.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,858.80/557.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.95

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