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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.80, 769.52 and 380.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.80, 769.52 and 380.56 is: 525.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.80 : 769.52 = 380.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.80/769.52 = 380.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.80x = 769.52 × 380.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.80x = 292,848.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,848.53/557.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.01

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