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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558, 770.01 and 309.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558, 770.01 and 309.30 is: 426.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558 : 770.01 = 309.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558/770.01 = 309.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558x = 770.01 × 309.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558x = 238,164.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,164.09/558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.82

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