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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.01, 770.07 and 348.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.01, 770.07 and 348.07 is: 480.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.01 : 770.07 = 348.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.01/770.07 = 348.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.01x = 770.07 × 348.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.01x = 268,038.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,038.32/558.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.34

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