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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.71, 769.61 and 347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.71, 769.61 and 347.84 is: 480.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.71 : 769.61 = 347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.71/769.61 = 347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.71x = 769.61 × 347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.71x = 267,701.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,701.14/557.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.00

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