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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.89, 769.96 and 358.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.89, 769.96 and 358.73 is: 495.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.89 : 769.96 = 358.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.89/769.96 = 358.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.89x = 769.96 × 358.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.89x = 276,205.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,205.22/557.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.09

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