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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.87, 769.83 and 309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.87, 769.83 and 309.20 is: 426.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.87 : 769.83 = 309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.87/769.83 = 309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.87x = 769.83 × 309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.87x = 238,027.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,027.59/557.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.68

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