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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.94, 769.94 and 309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.94, 769.94 and 309.26 is: 426.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.94 : 769.94 = 309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.94/769.94 = 309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.94x = 769.94 × 309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.94x = 238,106.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,106.25/557.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.76

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