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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558, 769.88 and 348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558, 769.88 and 348.20 is: 480.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558 : 769.88 = 348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558/769.88 = 348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558x = 769.88 × 348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558x = 268,072.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,072.22/558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.42

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