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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.24, 770.38 and 325.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.24, 770.38 and 325.36 is: 449.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.24 : 770.38 = 325.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.24/770.38 = 325.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.24x = 770.38 × 325.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.24x = 250,650.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,650.84/558.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.00

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