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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.24, 770.24 and 322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.24, 770.24 and 322.08 is: 444.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.24 : 770.24 = 322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.24/770.24 = 322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.24x = 770.24 × 322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.24x = 248,078.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,078.90/558.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.39

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