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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.82, 769.48 and 348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.82, 769.48 and 348.03 is: 480.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.82 : 769.48 = 348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.82/769.48 = 348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.82x = 769.48 × 348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.82x = 267,802.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,802.12/557.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.09

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