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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.33, 768.97 and 324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.33, 768.97 and 324.32 is: 447.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.33 : 768.97 = 324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.33/768.97 = 324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.33x = 768.97 × 324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.33x = 249,392.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,392.35/557.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.48

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