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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.88, 835.20 and 392.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.88, 835.20 and 392.78 is: 588.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.88 : 835.20 = 392.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.88/835.20 = 392.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.88x = 835.20 × 392.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.88x = 328,049.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,049.86/557.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.03

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