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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.86, 769.89 and 325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.86, 769.89 and 325.02 is: 448.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.86 : 769.89 = 325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.86/769.89 = 325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.86x = 769.89 × 325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.86x = 250,229.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,229.65/557.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.55

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