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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.36, 769.18 and 370.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.36, 769.18 and 370.53 is: 511.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.36 : 769.18 = 370.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.36/769.18 = 370.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.36x = 769.18 × 370.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.36x = 285,004.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,004.27/557.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.35

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