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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.73, 769.68 and 309.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.73, 769.68 and 309.06 is: 426.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.73 : 769.68 = 309.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.73/769.68 = 309.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.73x = 769.68 × 309.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.73x = 237,877.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,877.30/557.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.51

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