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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.94, 836.09 and 404.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.94, 836.09 and 404.19 is: 605.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.94 : 836.09 = 404.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.94/836.09 = 404.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.94x = 836.09 × 404.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.94x = 337,937.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,937.20/557.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.69

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