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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.62, 769.49 and 308.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.62, 769.49 and 308.94 is: 426.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.62 : 769.49 = 308.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.62/769.49 = 308.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.62x = 769.49 × 308.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.62x = 237,720.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,720.85/557.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.31

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