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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.93, 770.47 and 359.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.93, 770.47 and 359.11 is: 495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.93 : 770.47 = 359.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.93/770.47 = 359.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.93x = 770.47 × 359.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.93x = 276,680.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,680.66/557.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.91

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