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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.74, 769.66 and 309.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.74, 769.66 and 309.08 is: 426.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.74 : 769.66 = 309.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.74/769.66 = 309.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.74x = 769.66 × 309.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.74x = 237,886.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,886.51/557.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.52

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