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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.82, 837.09 and 374.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.82, 837.09 and 374.82 is: 562.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.82 : 837.09 = 374.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.82/837.09 = 374.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.82x = 837.09 × 374.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.82x = 313,758.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,758.07/557.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.47

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