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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.54, 770.88 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.54, 770.88 and 322.50 is: 445.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.54 : 770.88 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.54/770.88 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.54x = 770.88 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.54x = 248,608.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,608.80/558.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.10

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