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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.39, 769.19 and 308.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.39, 769.19 and 308.71 is: 426.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.39 : 769.19 = 308.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.39/769.19 = 308.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.39x = 769.19 × 308.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.39x = 237,453.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,453.18/557.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.01

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