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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.52, 769.04 and 324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.52, 769.04 and 324.60 is: 447.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.52 : 769.04 = 324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.52/769.04 = 324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.52x = 769.04 × 324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.52x = 249,630.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,630.38/557.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.75

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