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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.86, 769.74 and 321.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.86, 769.74 and 321.76 is: 443.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.86 : 769.74 = 321.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.86/769.74 = 321.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.86x = 769.74 × 321.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.86x = 247,671.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,671.54/557.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.97

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