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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.27, 769.11 and 321.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.27, 769.11 and 321.26 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.27 : 769.11 = 321.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.27/769.11 = 321.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.27x = 769.11 × 321.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.27x = 247,080.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,080.43/557.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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