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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.32, 770.43 and 322.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.32, 770.43 and 322.31 is: 444.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.32 : 770.43 = 322.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.32/770.43 = 322.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.32x = 770.43 × 322.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.32x = 248,317.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,317.29/558.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.76

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