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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.20, 768.74 and 360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.20, 768.74 and 360.64 is: 497.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.20 : 768.74 = 360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.20/768.74 = 360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.20x = 768.74 × 360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.20x = 277,238.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,238.39/557.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.56

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