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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.11, 770.23 and 322.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.11, 770.23 and 322.09 is: 444.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.11 : 770.23 = 322.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.11/770.23 = 322.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.11x = 770.23 × 322.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.11x = 248,084.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,084.38/558.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.51

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