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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.39, 769.34 and 380.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.39, 769.34 and 380.27 is: 524.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.39 : 769.34 = 380.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.39/769.34 = 380.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.39x = 769.34 × 380.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.39x = 292,556.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,556.92/557.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.87

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