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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.17, 768.87 and 321.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.17, 768.87 and 321.16 is: 443.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.17 : 768.87 = 321.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.17/768.87 = 321.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.17x = 768.87 × 321.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.17x = 246,926.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,926.76/557.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.18

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