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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.87, 769.55 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.87, 769.55 and 347.96 is: 480.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.87 : 769.55 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.87/769.55 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.87x = 769.55 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.87x = 267,772.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,772.80/557.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.00

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