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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.14, 770.21 and 322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.14, 770.21 and 322.18 is: 444.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.14 : 770.21 = 322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.14/770.21 = 322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.14x = 770.21 × 322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.14x = 248,143.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,143.93/558.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.59

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