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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.21, 770.38 and 322.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.21, 770.38 and 322.23 is: 444.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.21 : 770.38 = 322.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.21/770.38 = 322.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.21x = 770.38 × 322.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.21x = 248,239.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,239.55/558.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.71

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