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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.76, 770.04 and 361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.76, 770.04 and 361.62 is: 499.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.76 : 770.04 = 361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.76/770.04 = 361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.76x = 770.04 × 361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.76x = 278,461.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,461.86/557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.25

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