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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.84, 769.52 and 402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.84, 769.52 and 402.72 is: 555.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.84 : 769.52 = 402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.84/769.52 = 402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.84x = 769.52 × 402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.84x = 309,901.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,901.09/557.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.54

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