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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.22, 767.48 and 416.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.22, 767.48 and 416.88 is: 574.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.22 : 767.48 = 416.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.22/767.48 = 416.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.22x = 767.48 × 416.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.22x = 319,947.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,947.06/557.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.18

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