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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558, 770.02 and 309.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558, 770.02 and 309.33 is: 426.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558 : 770.02 = 309.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558/770.02 = 309.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558x = 770.02 × 309.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558x = 238,190.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,190.29/558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.86

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