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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.44, 768.96 and 492.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.44, 768.96 and 492.16 is: 678.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.44 : 768.96 = 492.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.44/768.96 = 492.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.44x = 768.96 × 492.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.44x = 378,451.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,451.35/557.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.91

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