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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.68, 769.58 and 361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.68, 769.58 and 361.18 is: 498.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.68 : 769.58 = 361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.68/769.58 = 361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.68x = 769.58 × 361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.68x = 277,956.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,956.90/557.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.42

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