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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.65, 835.11 and 383.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.65, 835.11 and 383.83 is: 574.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.65 : 835.11 = 383.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.65/835.11 = 383.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.65x = 835.11 × 383.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.65x = 320,538.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,538.35/557.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.80

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