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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.33, 768.60 and 368.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.33, 768.60 and 368.19 is: 507.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.33 : 768.60 = 368.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.33/768.60 = 368.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.33x = 768.60 × 368.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.33x = 282,990.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,990.83/557.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.77

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