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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.28, 769.32 and 360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.28, 769.32 and 360.72 is: 497.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.28 : 769.32 = 360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.28/769.32 = 360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.28x = 769.32 × 360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.28x = 277,509.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,509.11/557.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.97

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