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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.46, 769.05 and 371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.46, 769.05 and 371.04 is: 511.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.46 : 769.05 = 371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.46/769.05 = 371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.46x = 769.05 × 371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.46x = 285,348.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,348.31/557.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.87

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