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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.92, 769.96 and 325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.92, 769.96 and 325.04 is: 448.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.92 : 769.96 = 325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.92/769.96 = 325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.92x = 769.96 × 325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.92x = 250,267.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,267.80/557.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.58

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