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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.66, 769.68 and 321.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.66, 769.68 and 321.63 is: 443.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.66 : 769.68 = 321.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.66/769.68 = 321.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.66x = 769.68 × 321.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.66x = 247,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,552.18/557.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.92

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