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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.16, 768.76 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.16, 768.76 and 347.16 is: 479.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.16 : 768.76 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.16/768.76 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.16x = 768.76 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.16x = 266,882.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,882.72/557.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.01

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