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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.83, 769.78 and 321.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.83, 769.78 and 321.73 is: 443.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.83 : 769.78 = 321.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.83/769.78 = 321.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.83x = 769.78 × 321.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.83x = 247,655.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,655.86/557.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.97

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