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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.09, 768.71 and 308.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.09, 768.71 and 308.41 is: 425.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.09 : 768.71 = 308.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.09/768.71 = 308.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.09x = 768.71 × 308.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.09x = 237,074.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,074.39/557.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.56

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