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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.70, 768.87 and 402.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.70, 768.87 and 402.18 is: 554.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.70 : 768.87 = 402.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.70/768.87 = 402.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.70x = 768.87 × 402.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.70x = 309,224.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,224.14/557.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.46

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