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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.32, 768.30 and 399.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.32, 768.30 and 399.88 is: 551.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.32 : 768.30 = 399.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.32/768.30 = 399.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.32x = 768.30 × 399.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.32x = 307,227.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,227.80/557.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.26

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