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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.73, 836.73 and 395.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.73, 836.73 and 395.73 is: 593.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.73 : 836.73 = 395.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.73/836.73 = 395.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.73x = 836.73 × 395.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.73x = 331,119.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,119.16/557.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.69

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