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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.84, 771.12 and 325.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.84, 771.12 and 325.92 is: 449.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.84 : 771.12 = 325.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.84/771.12 = 325.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.84x = 771.12 × 325.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.84x = 251,323.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,323.43/558.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.72

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