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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.72, 769.72 and 348.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.72, 769.72 and 348.11 is: 480.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.72 : 769.72 = 348.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.72/769.72 = 348.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.72x = 769.72 × 348.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.72x = 267,943.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,943.38/557.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.43

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