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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.51, 769.44 and 321.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.51, 769.44 and 321.50 is: 443.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.51 : 769.44 = 321.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.51/769.44 = 321.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.51x = 769.44 × 321.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.51x = 247,371.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,371.11/557.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.71

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