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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.72, 770.11 and 400.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.72, 770.11 and 400.68 is: 553.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.72 : 770.11 = 400.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.72/770.11 = 400.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.72x = 770.11 × 400.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.72x = 308,566.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,566.67/557.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.27

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