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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.96, 835.85 and 365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.96, 835.85 and 365 is: 546.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.96 : 835.85 = 365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.96/835.85 = 365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.96x = 835.85 × 365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.96x = 305,085.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,085.25/557.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.79

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