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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.37, 770.66 and 322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.37, 770.66 and 322.47 is: 445.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.37 : 770.66 = 322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.37/770.66 = 322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.37x = 770.66 × 322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.37x = 248,516.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,516.38/558.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.07

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