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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.40, 769.16 and 308.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.40, 769.16 and 308.70 is: 425.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.40 : 769.16 = 308.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.40/769.16 = 308.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.40x = 769.16 × 308.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.40x = 237,439.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,439.69/557.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.98

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