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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.04, 769.04 and 401.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.04, 769.04 and 401.52 is: 554.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.04 : 769.04 = 401.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.04/769.04 = 401.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.04x = 769.04 × 401.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.04x = 308,784.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,784.94/557.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.33

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