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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.04, 768.87 and 324.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.04, 768.87 and 324.21 is: 447.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.04 : 768.87 = 324.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.04/768.87 = 324.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.04x = 768.87 × 324.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.04x = 249,275.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,275.34/557.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.50

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