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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558, 770.04 and 309.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558, 770.04 and 309.32 is: 426.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558 : 770.04 = 309.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558/770.04 = 309.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558x = 770.04 × 309.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558x = 238,184.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,184.92/558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.85

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