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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.40, 769.27 and 417.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.40, 769.27 and 417.27 is: 575.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.40 : 769.27 = 417.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.40/769.27 = 417.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.40x = 769.27 × 417.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.40x = 320,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,992.25/557.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.87

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