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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.40, 770.88 and 325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.40, 770.88 and 325.76 is: 449.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.40 : 770.88 = 325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.40/770.88 = 325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.40x = 770.88 × 325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.40x = 251,121.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,121.87/558.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.72

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