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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.03, 768.45 and 360.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.03, 768.45 and 360.61 is: 497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.03 : 768.45 = 360.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.03/768.45 = 360.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.03x = 768.45 × 360.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.03x = 277,110.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,110.75/557.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.48

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