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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.06, 769.02 and 380.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.06, 769.02 and 380.94 is: 525.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.06 : 769.02 = 380.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.06/769.02 = 380.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.06x = 769.02 × 380.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.06x = 292,950.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,950.48/557.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.89

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