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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.87, 771.19 and 322.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.87, 771.19 and 322.86 is: 445.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.87 : 771.19 = 322.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.87/771.19 = 322.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.87x = 771.19 × 322.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.87x = 248,986.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,986.40/558.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.52

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