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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.82, 837.27 and 413.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.82, 837.27 and 413.10 is: 620.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.82 : 837.27 = 413.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.82/837.27 = 413.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.82x = 837.27 × 413.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.82x = 345,876.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,876.24/557.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.05

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