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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.97, 837.45 and 298.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.97, 837.45 and 298.19 is: 447.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.97 : 837.45 = 298.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.97/837.45 = 298.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.97x = 837.45 × 298.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.97x = 249,715.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,715.03/557.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.54

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