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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557, 768.28 and 360.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557, 768.28 and 360.44 is: 497.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557 : 768.28 = 360.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557/768.28 = 360.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557x = 768.28 × 360.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557x = 276,918.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,918.84/557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.16

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