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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.37, 769.07 and 321.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.37, 769.07 and 321.29 is: 443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.37 : 769.07 = 321.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.37/769.07 = 321.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.37x = 769.07 × 321.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.37x = 247,092.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,092.90/557.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.32

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