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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.64, 835.52 and 395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.64, 835.52 and 395 is: 591.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.64 : 835.52 = 395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.64/835.52 = 395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.64x = 835.52 × 395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.64x = 330,030.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,030.40/557.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.83

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