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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.56, 837 and 375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.56, 837 and 375.28 is: 563.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.56 : 837 = 375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.56/837 = 375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.56x = 837 × 375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.56x = 314,109.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,109.36/557.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.36

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