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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.12, 768.28 and 424.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.12, 768.28 and 424.68 is: 585.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.12 : 768.28 = 424.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.12/768.28 = 424.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.12x = 768.28 × 424.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.12x = 326,273.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,273.15/557.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.64

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