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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.11, 768.84 and 321.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.11, 768.84 and 321.13 is: 443.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.11 : 768.84 = 321.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.11/768.84 = 321.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.11x = 768.84 × 321.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.11x = 246,897.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,897.59/557.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.18

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