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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.62, 769.32 and 321.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.62, 769.32 and 321.56 is: 443.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.62 : 769.32 = 321.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.62/769.32 = 321.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.62x = 769.32 × 321.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.62x = 247,378.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,378.69/557.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.64

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