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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.01, 768.72 and 388.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.01, 768.72 and 388.98 is: 536.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.01 : 768.72 = 388.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.01/768.72 = 388.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.01x = 768.72 × 388.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.01x = 299,016.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,016.71/557.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.82

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