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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.18, 769.26 and 358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.18, 769.26 and 358.10 is: 494.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.18 : 769.26 = 358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.18/769.26 = 358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.18x = 769.26 × 358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.18x = 275,473.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,473.58/557.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.41

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