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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.91, 834.48 and 402.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.91, 834.48 and 402.09 is: 601.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.91 : 834.48 = 402.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.91/834.48 = 402.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.91x = 834.48 × 402.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.91x = 335,534.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,534.15/557.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.41

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