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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.05, 770.01 and 309.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.05, 770.01 and 309.29 is: 426.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.05 : 770.01 = 309.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.05/770.01 = 309.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.05x = 770.01 × 309.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.05x = 238,156.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,156.39/558.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.77

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