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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.34, 769.17 and 308.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.34, 769.17 and 308.69 is: 426.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.34 : 769.17 = 308.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.34/769.17 = 308.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.34x = 769.17 × 308.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.34x = 237,435.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,435.09/557.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.01

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