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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.36, 767.24 and 483.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.36, 767.24 and 483.24 is: 665.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.36 : 767.24 = 483.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.36/767.24 = 483.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.36x = 767.24 × 483.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.36x = 370,761.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,761.06/557.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.21

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