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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.25, 769.03 and 321.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.25, 769.03 and 321.23 is: 443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.25 : 769.03 = 321.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.25/769.03 = 321.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.25x = 769.03 × 321.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.25x = 247,036.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,036.63/557.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.32

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