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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.44, 769.02 and 347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.44, 769.02 and 347.56 is: 479.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.44 : 769.02 = 347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.44/769.02 = 347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.44x = 769.02 × 347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.44x = 267,280.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,280.59/557.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.48

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