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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.90, 771.12 and 326.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.90, 771.12 and 326.07 is: 449.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.90 : 771.12 = 326.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.90/771.12 = 326.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.90x = 771.12 × 326.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.90x = 251,439.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,439.10/558.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.88

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