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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.65, 769.59 and 321.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.65, 769.59 and 321.62 is: 443.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.65 : 769.59 = 321.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.65/769.59 = 321.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.65x = 769.59 × 321.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.65x = 247,511.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,511.69/557.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.85

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