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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.11, 769.16 and 358.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.11, 769.16 and 358.03 is: 494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.11 : 769.16 = 358.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.11/769.16 = 358.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.11x = 769.16 × 358.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.11x = 275,381.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,381.04/557.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.30

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