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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.75, 769.70 and 350.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.75, 769.70 and 350.75 is: 484.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.75 : 769.70 = 350.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.75/769.70 = 350.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.75x = 769.70 × 350.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.75x = 269,972.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,972.28/557.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.04

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