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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.95, 769.95 and 321.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.95, 769.95 and 321.87 is: 444.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.95 : 769.95 = 321.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.95/769.95 = 321.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.95x = 769.95 × 321.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.95x = 247,823.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,823.81/557.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.17

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