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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.74, 769.57 and 361.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.74, 769.57 and 361.23 is: 498.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.74 : 769.57 = 361.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.74/769.57 = 361.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.74x = 769.57 × 361.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.74x = 277,991.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,991.77/557.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.43

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