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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.03, 770.22 and 371.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.03, 770.22 and 371.53 is: 512.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.03 : 770.22 = 371.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.03/770.22 = 371.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.03x = 770.22 × 371.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.03x = 286,159.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,159.41/558.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.80

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