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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.96, 771.36 and 326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.96, 771.36 and 326.12 is: 450.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.96 : 771.36 = 326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.96/771.36 = 326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.96x = 771.36 × 326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.96x = 251,555.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,555.92/558.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.04

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