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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.76, 838 and 496.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.76, 838 and 496.32 is: 745.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.76 : 838 = 496.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.76/838 = 496.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.76x = 838 × 496.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.76x = 415,916.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,916.16/557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.69

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