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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.33, 769.08 and 308.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.33, 769.08 and 308.63 is: 425.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.33 : 769.08 = 308.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.33/769.08 = 308.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.33x = 769.08 × 308.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.33x = 237,357.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,357.32/557.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.89

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