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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.67, 767.10 and 535.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.67, 767.10 and 535.20 is: 736.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.67 : 767.10 = 535.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.67/767.10 = 535.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.67x = 767.10 × 535.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.67x = 410,551.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,551.92/557.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.19

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