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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.84, 836 and 404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.84, 836 and 404.28 is: 605.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.84 : 836 = 404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.84/836 = 404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.84x = 836 × 404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.84x = 337,978.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,978.08/557.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.87

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