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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.08, 768.72 and 321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.08, 768.72 and 321.03 is: 443.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.08 : 768.72 = 321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.08/768.72 = 321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.08x = 768.72 × 321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.08x = 246,783.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,783.39/557.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.00

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