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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.28, 769.16 and 347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.28, 769.16 and 347.56 is: 479.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.28 : 769.16 = 347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.28/769.16 = 347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.28x = 769.16 × 347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.28x = 267,328.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,328.20/557.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.70

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