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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.77, 769.75 and 309.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.77, 769.75 and 309.11 is: 426.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.77 : 769.75 = 309.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.77/769.75 = 309.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.77x = 769.75 × 309.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.77x = 237,936.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,936.37/557.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.58

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