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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.59, 769.44 and 308.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.59, 769.44 and 308.91 is: 426.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.59 : 769.44 = 308.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.59/769.44 = 308.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.59x = 769.44 × 308.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.59x = 237,687.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,687.71/557.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.28

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