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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.28, 768.41 and 417.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.28, 768.41 and 417.17 is: 575.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.28 : 768.41 = 417.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.28/768.41 = 417.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.28x = 768.41 × 417.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.28x = 320,551.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,551.67/557.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.21

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