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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.16, 768.42 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.16, 768.42 and 370.72 is: 511.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.16 : 768.42 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.16/768.42 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.16x = 768.42 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.16x = 284,869.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,869.62/557.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.29

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