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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.55, 558 and 321.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.55, 558 and 321.54 is: 443.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.55 : 558 = 321.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.55/558 = 321.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.55x = 558 × 321.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.55x = 179,419.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,419.32/404.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.50

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