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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.24, 770.42 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.24, 770.42 and 325.44 is: 449.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.24 : 770.42 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.24/770.42 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.24x = 770.42 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.24x = 250,725.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,725.48/558.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.14

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