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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.28, 769.06 and 321.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.28, 769.06 and 321.27 is: 443.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.28 : 769.06 = 321.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.28/769.06 = 321.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.28x = 769.06 × 321.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.28x = 247,073.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,073.42/557.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.36

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