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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.25, 768.97 and 308.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.25, 768.97 and 308.56 is: 425.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.25 : 768.97 = 308.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.25/768.97 = 308.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.25x = 768.97 × 308.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.25x = 237,273.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,273.38/557.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.79

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