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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.60, 835.82 and 362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.60, 835.82 and 362.72 is: 543.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.60 : 835.82 = 362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.60/835.82 = 362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.60x = 835.82 × 362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.60x = 303,168.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,168.63/557.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.70

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