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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.59, 835.82 and 362.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.59, 835.82 and 362.71 is: 543.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.59 : 835.82 = 362.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.59/835.82 = 362.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.59x = 835.82 × 362.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.59x = 303,160.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,160.27/557.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.70

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