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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.03, 769.07 and 347.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.03, 769.07 and 347.29 is: 479.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.03 : 769.07 = 347.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.03/769.07 = 347.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.03x = 769.07 × 347.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.03x = 267,088.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,088.29/557.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.49

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