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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.55, 837.27 and 495.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.55, 837.27 and 495.99 is: 744.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.55 : 837.27 = 495.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.55/837.27 = 495.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.55x = 837.27 × 495.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.55x = 415,277.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,277.55/557.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.83

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