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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.09, 770.19 and 322.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.09, 770.19 and 322.10 is: 444.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.09 : 770.19 = 322.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.09/770.19 = 322.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.09x = 770.19 × 322.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.09x = 248,078.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,078.20/558.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.51

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