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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.67, 769.59 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.67, 769.59 and 321.66 is: 443.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.67 : 769.59 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.67/769.59 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.67x = 769.59 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.67x = 247,546.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,546.32/557.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.89

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