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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.55, 769.36 and 308.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.55, 769.36 and 308.86 is: 426.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.55 : 769.36 = 308.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.55/769.36 = 308.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.55x = 769.36 × 308.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.55x = 237,626.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,626.74/557.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.20

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