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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.39, 769.54 and 387.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.39, 769.54 and 387.36 is: 534.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.39 : 769.54 = 387.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.39/769.54 = 387.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.39x = 769.54 × 387.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.39x = 298,085.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,085.17/557.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.79

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