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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.87, 769.77 and 361.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.87, 769.77 and 361.35 is: 498.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.87 : 769.77 = 361.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.87/769.77 = 361.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.87x = 769.77 × 361.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.87x = 278,156.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,156.39/557.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.61

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