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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.28, 770.50 and 322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.28, 770.50 and 322.24 is: 444.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.28 : 770.50 = 322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.28/770.50 = 322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.28x = 770.50 × 322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.28x = 248,280.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,280.46/558.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.73

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