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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.79, 769.71 and 348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.79, 769.71 and 348.06 is: 480.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.79 : 769.71 = 348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.79/769.71 = 348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.79x = 769.71 × 348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.79x = 267,905.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,905.26/557.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.30

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