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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.57, 768.74 and 358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.57, 768.74 and 358.04 is: 493.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.57 : 768.74 = 358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.57/768.74 = 358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.57x = 768.74 × 358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.57x = 275,242.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,242.55/557.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.65

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