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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.13, 768.99 and 360.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.13, 768.99 and 360.78 is: 497.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.13 : 768.99 = 360.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.13/768.99 = 360.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.13x = 768.99 × 360.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.13x = 277,436.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,436.21/557.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.97

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