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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.44, 770.56 and 325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.44, 770.56 and 325.52 is: 449.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.44 : 770.56 = 325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.44/770.56 = 325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.44x = 770.56 × 325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.44x = 250,832.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,832.69/558.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.17

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