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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.88, 768.99 and 438.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.88, 768.99 and 438.03 is: 603.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.88 : 768.99 = 438.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.88/768.99 = 438.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.88x = 768.99 × 438.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.88x = 336,840.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,840.69/557.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.79

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