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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.29, 768.45 and 415.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.29, 768.45 and 415.54 is: 572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.29 : 768.45 = 415.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.29/768.45 = 415.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.29x = 768.45 × 415.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.29x = 319,321.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,321.71/557.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.99

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