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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.01, 768.38 and 324.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.01, 768.38 and 324.09 is: 447.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.01 : 768.38 = 324.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.01/768.38 = 324.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.01x = 768.38 × 324.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.01x = 249,022.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,022.65/557.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.07

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