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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.68, 837.02 and 297.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.68, 837.02 and 297.90 is: 447.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.68 : 837.02 = 297.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.68/837.02 = 297.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.68x = 837.02 × 297.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.68x = 249,348.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,348.26/557.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.12

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