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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.16, 769.68 and 383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.16, 769.68 and 383.28 is: 529.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.16 : 769.68 = 383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.16/769.68 = 383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.16x = 769.68 × 383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.16x = 295,002.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,002.95/557.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.48

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