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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.70, 836.67 and 384.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.70, 836.67 and 384.45 is: 576.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.70 : 836.67 = 384.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.70/836.67 = 384.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.70x = 836.67 × 384.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.70x = 321,657.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,657.78/557.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.76

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