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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.25, 769.02 and 324.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.25, 769.02 and 324.39 is: 447.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.25 : 769.02 = 324.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.25/769.02 = 324.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.25x = 769.02 × 324.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.25x = 249,462.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,462.40/557.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.67

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