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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.02, 770.13 and 322.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.02, 770.13 and 322.01 is: 444.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.02 : 770.13 = 322.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.02/770.13 = 322.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.02x = 770.13 × 322.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.02x = 247,989.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,989.56/558.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.41

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