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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.08, 768.77 and 308.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.08, 768.77 and 308.42 is: 425.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.08 : 768.77 = 308.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.08/768.77 = 308.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.08x = 768.77 × 308.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.08x = 237,104.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,104.04/557.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.62

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