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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.84, 769.68 and 324.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.84, 769.68 and 324.92 is: 448.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.84 : 769.68 = 324.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.84/769.68 = 324.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.84x = 769.68 × 324.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.84x = 250,084.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,084.43/557.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.31

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