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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.52, 770.76 and 325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.52, 770.76 and 325.64 is: 449.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.52 : 770.76 = 325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.52/770.76 = 325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.52x = 770.76 × 325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.52x = 250,990.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,990.29/558.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.38

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