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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.85, 835.82 and 384.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.85, 835.82 and 384.31 is: 575.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.85 : 835.82 = 384.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.85/835.82 = 384.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.85x = 835.82 × 384.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.85x = 321,214.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,214.55/557.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.80

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