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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558, 770.10 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558, 770.10 and 351 is: 484.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558 : 770.10 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558/770.10 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558x = 770.10 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558x = 270,305.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,305.10/558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.42

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