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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.26, 770.31 and 322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.26, 770.31 and 322.22 is: 444.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.26 : 770.31 = 322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.26/770.31 = 322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.26x = 770.31 × 322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.26x = 248,209.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,209.05/558.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.61

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