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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.52, 770.58 and 325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.52, 770.58 and 325.60 is: 449.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.52 : 770.58 = 325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.52/770.58 = 325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.52x = 770.58 × 325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.52x = 250,900.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,900.85/558.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.22

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