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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.44, 769.27 and 361.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.44, 769.27 and 361.29 is: 498.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.44 : 769.27 = 361.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.44/769.27 = 361.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.44x = 769.27 × 361.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.44x = 277,927.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,927.75/557.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.58

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