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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.95, 770.32 and 358.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.95, 770.32 and 358.87 is: 495.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.95 : 770.32 = 358.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.95/770.32 = 358.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.95x = 770.32 × 358.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.95x = 276,444.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,444.74/557.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.47

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