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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.26, 769.31 and 432.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.26, 769.31 and 432.64 is: 597.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.26 : 769.31 = 432.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.26/769.31 = 432.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.26x = 769.31 × 432.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.26x = 332,834.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,834.28/557.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.27

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