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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.93, 771.35 and 322.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.93, 771.35 and 322.90 is: 445.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.93 : 771.35 = 322.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.93/771.35 = 322.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.93x = 771.35 × 322.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.93x = 249,068.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,068.92/558.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.62

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