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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.19, 770.24 and 322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.19, 770.24 and 322.16 is: 444.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.19 : 770.24 = 322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.19/770.24 = 322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.19x = 770.24 × 322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.19x = 248,136.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,136.67/558.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.54

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