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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.62, 769.42 and 321.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.62, 769.42 and 321.54 is: 443.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.62 : 769.42 = 321.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.62/769.42 = 321.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.62x = 769.42 × 321.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.62x = 247,396.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,396.58/557.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.67

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