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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.94, 769.95 and 361.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.94, 769.95 and 361.79 is: 499.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.94 : 769.95 = 361.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.94/769.95 = 361.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.94x = 769.95 × 361.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.94x = 278,560.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,560.21/557.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.27

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