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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.56, 835.71 and 420.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.56, 835.71 and 420.18 is: 629.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.56 : 835.71 = 420.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.56/835.71 = 420.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.56x = 835.71 × 420.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.56x = 351,148.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,148.63/557.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.80

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