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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.22, 769.02 and 321.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.22, 769.02 and 321.18 is: 443.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.22 : 769.02 = 321.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.22/769.02 = 321.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.22x = 769.02 × 321.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.22x = 246,995.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,995.05/557.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.26

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