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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.00, 768.76 and 377.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.00, 768.76 and 377.47 is: 520.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.00 : 768.76 = 377.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.00/768.76 = 377.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.00x = 768.76 × 377.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.00x = 290,180.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,180.97/557.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.97

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