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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.56, 769.53 and 324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.56, 769.53 and 324.68 is: 448.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.56 : 769.53 = 324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.56/769.53 = 324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.56x = 769.53 × 324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.56x = 249,851.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,851.00/557.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.12

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