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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.36, 770.51 and 322.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.36, 770.51 and 322.35 is: 444.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.36 : 770.51 = 322.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.36/770.51 = 322.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.36x = 770.51 × 322.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.36x = 248,369.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,369.40/558.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.82

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