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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557, 768.66 and 350.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557, 768.66 and 350.36 is: 483.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557 : 768.66 = 350.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557/768.66 = 350.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557x = 768.66 × 350.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557x = 269,307.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,307.72/557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.50

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