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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.72, 836.34 and 245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.72, 836.34 and 245.24 is: 367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.72 : 836.34 = 245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.72/836.34 = 245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.72x = 836.34 × 245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.72x = 205,104.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,104.02/557.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.75

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