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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.94, 769.92 and 321.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.94, 769.92 and 321.90 is: 444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.94 : 769.92 = 321.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.94/769.92 = 321.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.94x = 769.92 × 321.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.94x = 247,837.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,837.25/557.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.20

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