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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.76, 769.41 and 324.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.76, 769.41 and 324.84 is: 448.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.76 : 769.41 = 324.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.76/769.41 = 324.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.76x = 769.41 × 324.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.76x = 249,935.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,935.14/557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.11

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