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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.04, 770.97 and 384.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.04, 770.97 and 384.31 is: 530.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.04 : 770.97 = 384.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.04/770.97 = 384.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.04x = 770.97 × 384.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.04x = 296,291.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,291.48/558.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.95

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