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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.52, 769.32 and 350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.52, 769.32 and 350.52 is: 483.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.52 : 769.32 = 350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.52/769.32 = 350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.52x = 769.32 × 350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.52x = 269,662.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,662.05/557.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.68

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