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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.35, 768.48 and 380.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.35, 768.48 and 380.12 is: 524.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.35 : 768.48 = 380.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.35/768.48 = 380.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.35x = 768.48 × 380.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.35x = 292,114.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,114.62/557.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.11

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