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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.78, 771.06 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.78, 771.06 and 326.04 is: 449.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.78 : 771.06 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.78/771.06 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.78x = 771.06 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.78x = 251,396.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,396.40/558.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.90

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