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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.99, 770 and 309.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.99, 770 and 309.32 is: 426.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.99 : 770 = 309.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.99/770 = 309.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.99x = 770 × 309.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.99x = 238,176.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,176.40/557.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.85

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