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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.76, 769.86 and 361.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.76, 769.86 and 361.29 is: 498.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.76 : 769.86 = 361.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.76/769.86 = 361.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.76x = 769.86 × 361.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.76x = 278,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,142.72/557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.68

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