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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.26, 768.63 and 383.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.26, 768.63 and 383.02 is: 528.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.26 : 768.63 = 383.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.26/768.63 = 383.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.26x = 768.63 × 383.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.26x = 294,400.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,400.66/557.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.30

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