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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.02, 768.75 and 321.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.02, 768.75 and 321.01 is: 443.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.02 : 768.75 = 321.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.02/768.75 = 321.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.02x = 768.75 × 321.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.02x = 246,776.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,776.44/557.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.03

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