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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.29, 769.09 and 308.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.29, 769.09 and 308.62 is: 425.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.29 : 769.09 = 308.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.29/769.09 = 308.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.29x = 769.09 × 308.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.29x = 237,357.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,357.90/557.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.91

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