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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.81, 769.79 and 309.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.81, 769.79 and 309.17 is: 426.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.81 : 769.79 = 309.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.81/769.79 = 309.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.81x = 769.79 × 309.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.81x = 237,990.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,990.58/557.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.66

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