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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.37, 769.12 and 308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.37, 769.12 and 308.68 is: 425.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.37 : 769.12 = 308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.37/769.12 = 308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.37x = 769.12 × 308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.37x = 237,413.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,413.11/557.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.95

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