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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.67, 769.62 and 321.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.67, 769.62 and 321.63 is: 443.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.67 : 769.62 = 321.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.67/769.62 = 321.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.67x = 769.62 × 321.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.67x = 247,532.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,532.88/557.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.87

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