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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.05, 768.81 and 332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.05, 768.81 and 332.91 is: 459.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.05 : 768.81 = 332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.05/768.81 = 332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.05x = 768.81 × 332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.05x = 255,940.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,940.69/557.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.46

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