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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.11, 770.15 and 321.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.11, 770.15 and 321.95 is: 444.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.11 : 770.15 = 321.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.11/770.15 = 321.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.11x = 770.15 × 321.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.11x = 247,952.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,952.52/558.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.27

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