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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.87, 769.82 and 321.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.87, 769.82 and 321.86 is: 444.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.87 : 769.82 = 321.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.87/769.82 = 321.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.87x = 769.82 × 321.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.87x = 247,768.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,768.81/557.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.14

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