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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.35, 768.89 and 426.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.35, 768.89 and 426.13 is: 587.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.35 : 768.89 = 426.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.35/768.89 = 426.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.35x = 768.89 × 426.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.35x = 327,646.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,646.24/557.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.87

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