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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.46, 768.93 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.46, 768.93 and 361.20 is: 498.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.46 : 768.93 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.46/768.93 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.46x = 768.93 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.46x = 277,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,737.52/557.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.22

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