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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.90, 771.23 and 322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.90, 771.23 and 322.88 is: 445.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.90 : 771.23 = 322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.90/771.23 = 322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.90x = 771.23 × 322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.90x = 249,011.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,011.69/558.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.54

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