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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.68, 834.54 and 411.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.68, 834.54 and 411.08 is: 615.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.68 : 834.54 = 411.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.68/834.54 = 411.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.68x = 834.54 × 411.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.68x = 343,062.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,062.24/557.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.16

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