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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.96, 771.33 and 326.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.96, 771.33 and 326.10 is: 450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.96 : 771.33 = 326.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.96/771.33 = 326.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.96x = 771.33 × 326.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.96x = 251,530.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,530.71/558.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.00

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