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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.96, 769.11 and 417.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.96, 769.11 and 417.86 is: 575.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.96 : 769.11 = 417.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.96/769.11 = 417.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.96x = 769.11 × 417.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.96x = 321,376.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,376.46/557.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.99

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