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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.28, 769.08 and 324.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.28, 769.08 and 324.48 is: 447.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.28 : 769.08 = 324.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.28/769.08 = 324.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.28x = 769.08 × 324.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.28x = 249,551.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,551.08/557.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.80

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