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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.35, 769.24 and 321.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.35, 769.24 and 321.26 is: 443.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.35 : 769.24 = 321.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.35/769.24 = 321.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.35x = 769.24 × 321.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.35x = 247,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,123.44/557.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.39

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