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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.80, 835.62 and 364.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.80, 835.62 and 364.84 is: 546.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.80 : 835.62 = 364.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.80/835.62 = 364.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.80x = 835.62 × 364.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.80x = 304,867.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,867.60/557.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.55

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