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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.30, 769.10 and 308.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.30, 769.10 and 308.63 is: 425.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.30 : 769.10 = 308.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.30/769.10 = 308.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.30x = 769.10 × 308.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.30x = 237,367.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,367.33/557.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.92

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