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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.56, 768.81 and 426.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.56, 768.81 and 426.34 is: 587.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.56 : 768.81 = 426.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.56/768.81 = 426.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.56x = 768.81 × 426.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.56x = 327,774.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,774.46/557.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.87

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