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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.93, 837.14 and 338.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.93, 837.14 and 338.62 is: 508.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.93 : 837.14 = 338.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.93/837.14 = 338.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.93x = 837.14 × 338.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.93x = 283,472.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,472.35/557.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.08

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