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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.25, 770.45 and 325.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.25, 770.45 and 325.38 is: 449.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.25 : 770.45 = 325.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.25/770.45 = 325.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.25x = 770.45 × 325.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.25x = 250,685.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,685.98/558.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.06

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