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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.31, 769.04 and 324.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.31, 769.04 and 324.39 is: 447.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.31 : 769.04 = 324.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.31/769.04 = 324.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.31x = 769.04 × 324.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.31x = 249,467.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,467.26/557.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.63

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