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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.27, 770.25 and 325.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.27, 770.25 and 325.38 is: 448.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.27 : 770.25 = 325.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.27/770.25 = 325.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.27x = 770.25 × 325.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.27x = 250,623.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,623.95/558.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.93

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