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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.03, 768.06 and 416.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.03, 768.06 and 416.91 is: 574.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.03 : 768.06 = 416.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.03/768.06 = 416.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.03x = 768.06 × 416.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.03x = 320,211.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,211.89/557.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.86

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