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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.17, 770.42 and 325.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.17, 770.42 and 325.34 is: 449.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.17 : 770.42 = 325.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.17/770.42 = 325.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.17x = 770.42 × 325.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.17x = 250,645.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,645.40/558.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.05

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