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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.04, 769.04 and 370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.04, 769.04 and 370.80 is: 511.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.04 : 769.04 = 370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.04/769.04 = 370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.04x = 769.04 × 370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.04x = 285,160.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,160.03/557.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.92

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