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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.99, 837.27 and 373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.99, 837.27 and 373.02 is: 559.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.99 : 837.27 = 373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.99/837.27 = 373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.99x = 837.27 × 373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.99x = 312,318.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,318.46/557.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.72

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