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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.27, 770.40 and 325.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.27, 770.40 and 325.38 is: 449.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.27 : 770.40 = 325.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.27/770.40 = 325.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.27x = 770.40 × 325.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.27x = 250,672.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,672.75/558.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.02

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