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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.51, 769.77 and 417.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.51, 769.77 and 417.87 is: 576.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.51 : 769.77 = 417.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.51/769.77 = 417.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.51x = 769.77 × 417.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.51x = 321,663.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,663.79/557.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.97

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