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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.33, 770.35 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.33, 770.35 and 325.32 is: 448.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.33 : 770.35 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.33/770.35 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.33x = 770.35 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.33x = 250,610.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,610.26/558.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.86

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