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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.70, 769.62 and 305.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.70, 769.62 and 305.62 is: 421.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.70 : 769.62 = 305.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.70/769.62 = 305.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.70x = 769.62 × 305.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.70x = 235,213.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,213.19/557.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.76

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