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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.10, 770.07 and 325.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.10, 770.07 and 325.09 is: 448.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.10 : 770.07 = 325.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.10/770.07 = 325.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.10x = 770.07 × 325.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.10x = 250,342.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,342.06/558.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.56

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