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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.58, 768.72 and 360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.58, 768.72 and 360.72 is: 497.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.58 : 768.72 = 360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.58/768.72 = 360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.58x = 768.72 × 360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.58x = 277,292.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,292.68/557.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.31

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