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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.59, 769.37 and 318.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.59, 769.37 and 318.29 is: 439.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.59 : 769.37 = 318.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.59/769.37 = 318.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.59x = 769.37 × 318.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.59x = 244,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,882.78/557.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.18

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