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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.66, 769.67 and 350.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.66, 769.67 and 350.54 is: 483.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.66 : 769.67 = 350.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.66/769.67 = 350.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.66x = 769.67 × 350.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.66x = 269,800.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,800.12/557.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.81

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