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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.01, 769.75 and 325.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.01, 769.75 and 325.09 is: 448.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.01 : 769.75 = 325.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.01/769.75 = 325.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.01x = 769.75 × 325.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.01x = 250,238.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,238.03/558.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.45

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