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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.80, 769.78 and 309.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.80, 769.78 and 309.12 is: 426.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.80 : 769.78 = 309.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.80/769.78 = 309.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.80x = 769.78 × 309.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.80x = 237,954.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,954.39/557.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.59

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