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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.13, 768.37 and 417.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.13, 768.37 and 417.58 is: 575.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.13 : 768.37 = 417.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.13/768.37 = 417.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.13x = 768.37 × 417.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.13x = 320,855.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,855.94/557.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.91

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