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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.06, 768.76 and 324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.06, 768.76 and 324.18 is: 447.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.06 : 768.76 = 324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.06/768.76 = 324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.06x = 768.76 × 324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.06x = 249,216.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,216.62/557.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.38

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