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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.00, 768.96 and 370.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.00, 768.96 and 370.63 is: 511.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.00 : 768.96 = 370.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.00/768.96 = 370.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.00x = 768.96 × 370.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.00x = 284,997.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,997.72/557.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.67

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