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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.04, 770.14 and 309.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.04, 770.14 and 309.38 is: 426.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.04 : 770.14 = 309.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.04/770.14 = 309.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.04x = 770.14 × 309.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.04x = 238,267.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,267.07/558.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.97

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