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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.12, 770.28 and 325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.12, 770.28 and 325.24 is: 448.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.12 : 770.28 = 325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.12/770.28 = 325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.12x = 770.28 × 325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.12x = 250,525.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,525.87/558.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.87

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