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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.82, 769.79 and 309.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.82, 769.79 and 309.15 is: 426.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.82 : 769.79 = 309.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.82/769.79 = 309.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.82x = 769.79 × 309.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.82x = 237,981.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,981.35/557.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.63

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