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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.68, 769.86 and 371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.68, 769.86 and 371.48 is: 512.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.68 : 769.86 = 371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.68/769.86 = 371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.68x = 769.86 × 371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.68x = 285,987.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,987.59/557.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.82

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