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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.62, 769.84 and 371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.62, 769.84 and 371.36 is: 512.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.62 : 769.84 = 371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.62/769.84 = 371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.62x = 769.84 × 371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.62x = 285,887.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,887.78/557.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.69

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