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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.17, 768.89 and 308.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.17, 768.89 and 308.50 is: 425.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.17 : 768.89 = 308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.17/768.89 = 308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.17x = 768.89 × 308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.17x = 237,201.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,201.41/557.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.73

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