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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.73, 769.59 and 371.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.73, 769.59 and 371.34 is: 512.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.73 : 769.59 = 371.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.73/769.59 = 371.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.73x = 769.59 × 371.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.73x = 285,779.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,779.55/557.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.40

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