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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.32, 769.40 and 360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.32, 769.40 and 360.96 is: 498.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.32 : 769.40 = 360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.32/769.40 = 360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.32x = 769.40 × 360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.32x = 277,722.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,722.62/557.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.32

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