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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.72, 838.20 and 366.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.72, 838.20 and 366.56 is: 550.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.72 : 838.20 = 366.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.72/838.20 = 366.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.72x = 838.20 × 366.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.72x = 307,250.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,250.59/557.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.90

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