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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.92, 837.36 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.92, 837.36 and 216.16 is: 324.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.92 : 837.36 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.92/837.36 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.92x = 837.36 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.92x = 181,003.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,003.74/557.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.43

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