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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.73, 771.10 and 322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.73, 771.10 and 322.68 is: 445.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.73 : 771.10 = 322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.73/771.10 = 322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.73x = 771.10 × 322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.73x = 248,818.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,818.55/558.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.33

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