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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.76, 769.32 and 383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.76, 769.32 and 383.52 is: 528.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.76 : 769.32 = 383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.76/769.32 = 383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.76x = 769.32 × 383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.76x = 295,049.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,049.61/557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.99

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