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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.07, 768.68 and 332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.07, 768.68 and 332.94 is: 459.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.07 : 768.68 = 332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.07/768.68 = 332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.07x = 768.68 × 332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.07x = 255,922.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,922.65/557.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.41

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