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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.27, 768.97 and 308.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.27, 768.97 and 308.58 is: 425.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.27 : 768.97 = 308.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.27/768.97 = 308.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.27x = 768.97 × 308.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.27x = 237,288.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,288.43/557.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.81

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