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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.04, 769.36 and 361.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.04, 769.36 and 361.48 is: 498.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.04 : 769.36 = 361.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.04/769.36 = 361.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.04x = 769.36 × 361.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.04x = 278,108.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,108.25/558.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.37

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