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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.70, 769.50 and 324.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.70, 769.50 and 324.70 is: 448.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.70 : 769.50 = 324.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.70/769.50 = 324.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.70x = 769.50 × 324.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.70x = 249,856.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,856.65/557.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.01

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