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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.60, 838.20 and 514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.60, 838.20 and 514.40 is: 773.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.60 : 838.20 = 514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.60/838.20 = 514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.60x = 838.20 × 514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.60x = 431,170.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,170.08/557.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.26

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