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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.75, 836.55 and 441.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.75, 836.55 and 441.27 is: 661.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.75 : 836.55 = 441.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.75/836.55 = 441.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.75x = 836.55 × 441.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.75x = 369,144.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,144.42/557.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.84

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