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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.66, 768.90 and 361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.66, 768.90 and 361.10 is: 497.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.66 : 768.90 = 361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.66/768.90 = 361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.66x = 768.90 × 361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.66x = 277,649.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,649.79/557.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.88

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