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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.45, 769.22 and 308.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.45, 769.22 and 308.78 is: 426.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.45 : 769.22 = 308.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.45/769.22 = 308.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.45x = 769.22 × 308.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.45x = 237,519.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,519.75/557.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.08

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