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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.10, 768.67 and 417.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.10, 768.67 and 417.68 is: 576.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.10 : 768.67 = 417.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.10/768.67 = 417.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.10x = 768.67 × 417.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.10x = 321,058.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,058.09/557.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.30

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