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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.83, 769.78 and 358.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.83, 769.78 and 358.45 is: 494.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.83 : 769.78 = 358.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.83/769.78 = 358.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.83x = 769.78 × 358.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.83x = 275,927.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,927.64/557.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.64

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