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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.83, 769.53 and 324.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.83, 769.53 and 324.82 is: 448.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.83 : 769.53 = 324.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.83/769.53 = 324.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.83x = 769.53 × 324.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.83x = 249,958.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,958.73/557.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.09

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