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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.94, 770.04 and 361.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.94, 770.04 and 361.29 is: 498.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.94 : 770.04 = 361.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.94/770.04 = 361.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.94x = 770.04 × 361.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.94x = 278,207.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,207.75/557.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.63

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