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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.76, 769.59 and 324.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.76, 769.59 and 324.75 is: 448.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.76 : 769.59 = 324.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.76/769.59 = 324.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.76x = 769.59 × 324.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.76x = 249,924.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,924.35/557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.09

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