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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.94, 770.05 and 533.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.94, 770.05 and 533.34 is: 736.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.94 : 770.05 = 533.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.94/770.05 = 533.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.94x = 770.05 × 533.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.94x = 410,695.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,695.28/557.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.09

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