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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.12, 770.12 and 322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.12, 770.12 and 322.08 is: 444.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.12 : 770.12 = 322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.12/770.12 = 322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.12x = 770.12 × 322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.12x = 248,040.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,040.25/558.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.42

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