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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.14, 768.53 and 382.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.14, 768.53 and 382.18 is: 527.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.14 : 768.53 = 382.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.14/768.53 = 382.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.14x = 768.53 × 382.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.14x = 293,716.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,716.80/557.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.19

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