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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.33, 769.28 and 347.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.33, 769.28 and 347.37 is: 479.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.33 : 769.28 = 347.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.33/769.28 = 347.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.33x = 769.28 × 347.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.33x = 267,226.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,226.45/557.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.48

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