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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.84, 769.62 and 361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.84, 769.62 and 361.46 is: 498.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.84 : 769.62 = 361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.84/769.62 = 361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.84x = 769.62 × 361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.84x = 278,183.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,183.00/557.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.68

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