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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.21, 768.65 and 360.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.21, 768.65 and 360.38 is: 497.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.21 : 768.65 = 360.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.21/768.65 = 360.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.21x = 768.65 × 360.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.21x = 277,000.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,000.44/557.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.12

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