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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.40, 768.99 and 321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.40, 768.99 and 321.24 is: 443.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.40 : 768.99 = 321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.40/768.99 = 321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.40x = 768.99 × 321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.40x = 247,030.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,030.35/557.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.18

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