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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.47, 769.32 and 308.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.47, 769.32 and 308.79 is: 426.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.47 : 769.32 = 308.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.47/769.32 = 308.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.47x = 769.32 × 308.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.47x = 237,560.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,560.05/557.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.14

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