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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.16, 768.53 and 415.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.16, 768.53 and 415.25 is: 572.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.16 : 768.53 = 415.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.16/768.53 = 415.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.16x = 768.53 × 415.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.16x = 319,132.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,132.08/557.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.78

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