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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.78, 769.66 and 309.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.78, 769.66 and 309.06 is: 426.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.78 : 769.66 = 309.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.78/769.66 = 309.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.78x = 769.66 × 309.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.78x = 237,870.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,870.35/557.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.46

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