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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.68, 769.72 and 324.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.68, 769.72 and 324.82 is: 448.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.68 : 769.72 = 324.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.68/769.72 = 324.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.68x = 769.72 × 324.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.68x = 250,020.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,020.45/557.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.32

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