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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.02, 768.71 and 308.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.02, 768.71 and 308.36 is: 425.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.02 : 768.71 = 308.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.02/768.71 = 308.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.02x = 768.71 × 308.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.02x = 237,043.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,043.55/557.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.56

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