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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.89, 769.83 and 309.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.89, 769.83 and 309.15 is: 426.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.89 : 769.83 = 309.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.89/769.83 = 309.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.89x = 769.83 × 309.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.89x = 237,992.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,992.17/557.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.59

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