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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.97, 769.95 and 321.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.97, 769.95 and 321.92 is: 444.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.97 : 769.95 = 321.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.97/769.95 = 321.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.97x = 769.95 × 321.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.97x = 247,863.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,863.56/557.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.23

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