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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.92, 838.40 and 298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.92, 838.40 and 298.11 is: 447.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.92 : 838.40 = 298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.92/838.40 = 298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.92x = 838.40 × 298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.92x = 249,935.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,935.42/557.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.98

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