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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.67, 769.60 and 309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.67, 769.60 and 309 is: 426.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.67 : 769.60 = 309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.67/769.60 = 309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.67x = 769.60 × 309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.67x = 237,806.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,806.40/557.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.43

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