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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.09, 768.80 and 308.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.09, 768.80 and 308.42 is: 425.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.09 : 768.80 = 308.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.09/768.80 = 308.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.09x = 768.80 × 308.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.09x = 237,113.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,113.30/557.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.63

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