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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.37, 768.87 and 347.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.37, 768.87 and 347.51 is: 479.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.37 : 768.87 = 347.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.37/768.87 = 347.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.37x = 768.87 × 347.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.37x = 267,186.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,186.17/557.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.37

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