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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.90, 771.28 and 322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.90, 771.28 and 322.76 is: 445.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.90 : 771.28 = 322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.90/771.28 = 322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.90x = 771.28 × 322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.90x = 248,938.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,938.33/558.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.41

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