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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.11, 768.79 and 308.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.11, 768.79 and 308.41 is: 425.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.11 : 768.79 = 308.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.11/768.79 = 308.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.11x = 768.79 × 308.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.11x = 237,099.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,099.83/557.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.59

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