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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.52, 769.37 and 361.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.52, 769.37 and 361.03 is: 498.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.52 : 769.37 = 361.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.52/769.37 = 361.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.52x = 769.37 × 361.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.52x = 277,765.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,765.65/557.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.22

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