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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.54, 770.28 and 383.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.54, 770.28 and 383.81 is: 530.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.54 : 770.28 = 383.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.54/770.28 = 383.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.54x = 770.28 × 383.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.54x = 295,641.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,641.17/557.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.26

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