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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.34, 769.11 and 305.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.34, 769.11 and 305.27 is: 421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.34 : 769.11 = 305.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.34/769.11 = 305.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.34x = 769.11 × 305.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.34x = 234,782.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,782.36/557.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.26

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