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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.53, 770.81 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.53, 770.81 and 322.52 is: 445.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.53 : 770.81 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.53/770.81 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.53x = 770.81 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.53x = 248,601.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,601.64/558.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.10

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