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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.08, 770.34 and 325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.08, 770.34 and 325.40 is: 449.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.08 : 770.34 = 325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.08/770.34 = 325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.08x = 770.34 × 325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.08x = 250,668.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,668.64/558.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.16

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