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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.63, 769.58 and 308.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.63, 769.58 and 308.98 is: 426.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.63 : 769.58 = 308.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.63/769.58 = 308.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.63x = 769.58 × 308.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.63x = 237,779.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,779.44/557.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.41

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