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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.27, 769.07 and 321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.27, 769.07 and 321.28 is: 443.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.27 : 769.07 = 321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.27/769.07 = 321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.27x = 769.07 × 321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.27x = 247,090.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,090.02/557.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.39

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