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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.30, 769.38 and 426.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.30, 769.38 and 426.56 is: 588.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.30 : 769.38 = 426.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.30/769.38 = 426.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.30x = 769.38 × 426.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.30x = 328,186.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,186.73/557.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.89

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