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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.57, 769.82 and 348.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.57, 769.82 and 348.07 is: 480.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.57 : 769.82 = 348.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.57/769.82 = 348.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.57x = 769.82 × 348.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.57x = 267,948.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,948.27/557.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.56

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