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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.45, 769.26 and 321.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.45, 769.26 and 321.35 is: 443.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.45 : 769.26 = 321.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.45/769.26 = 321.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.45x = 769.26 × 321.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.45x = 247,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,201.70/557.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.45

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