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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.83, 769.42 and 382.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.83, 769.42 and 382.87 is: 528.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.83 : 769.42 = 382.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.83/769.42 = 382.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.83x = 769.42 × 382.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.83x = 294,587.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,587.84/557.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.10

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