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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.76, 835.84 and 394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.76, 835.84 and 394.08 is: 590.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.76 : 835.84 = 394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.76/835.84 = 394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.76x = 835.84 × 394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.76x = 329,387.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,387.83/557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.55

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