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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.80, 835.74 and 395.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.80, 835.74 and 395.22 is: 592.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.80 : 835.74 = 395.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.80/835.74 = 395.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.80x = 835.74 × 395.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.80x = 330,301.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,301.16/557.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.15

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