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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.96, 769.72 and 371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.96, 769.72 and 371.54 is: 512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.96 : 769.72 = 371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.96/769.72 = 371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.96x = 769.72 × 371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.96x = 285,981.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,981.77/557.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.55

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