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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.91, 770.37 and 348.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.91, 770.37 and 348.33 is: 480.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.91 : 770.37 = 348.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.91/770.37 = 348.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.91x = 770.37 × 348.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.91x = 268,342.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,342.98/557.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.98

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