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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.89, 770.04 and 380.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.89, 770.04 and 380.77 is: 525.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.89 : 770.04 = 380.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.89/770.04 = 380.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.89x = 770.04 × 380.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.89x = 293,208.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,208.13/557.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.57

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