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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.64, 834.71 and 383.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.64, 834.71 and 383.29 is: 573.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.64 : 834.71 = 383.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.64/834.71 = 383.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.64x = 834.71 × 383.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.64x = 319,936.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,936.00/557.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.73

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