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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.14, 768.80 and 324.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.14, 768.80 and 324.22 is: 447.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.14 : 768.80 = 324.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.14/768.80 = 324.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.14x = 768.80 × 324.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.14x = 249,260.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,260.34/557.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.39

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