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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.88, 770.48 and 383.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.88, 770.48 and 383.73 is: 529.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.88 : 770.48 = 383.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.88/770.48 = 383.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.88x = 770.48 × 383.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.88x = 295,656.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,656.29/557.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.96

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