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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.75, 769.67 and 309.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.75, 769.67 and 309.03 is: 426.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.75 : 769.67 = 309.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.75/769.67 = 309.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.75x = 769.67 × 309.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.75x = 237,852.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,852.18/557.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.45

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