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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.01, 768.62 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.01, 768.62 and 308.32 is: 425.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.01 : 768.62 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.01/768.62 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.01x = 768.62 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.01x = 236,979.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,979.77/557.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.45

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