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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.26, 769.35 and 361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.26, 769.35 and 361.12 is: 498.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.26 : 769.35 = 361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.26/769.35 = 361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.26x = 769.35 × 361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.26x = 277,827.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,827.67/557.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.56

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