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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.22, 768.93 and 324.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.22, 768.93 and 324.30 is: 447.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.22 : 768.93 = 324.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.22/768.93 = 324.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.22x = 768.93 × 324.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.22x = 249,364.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,364.00/557.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.51

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