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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.66, 769.56 and 308.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.66, 769.56 and 308.98 is: 426.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.66 : 769.56 = 308.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.66/769.56 = 308.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.66x = 769.56 × 308.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.66x = 237,774.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,774.12/557.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.38

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