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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.06, 770.10 and 309.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.06, 770.10 and 309.39 is: 426.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.06 : 770.10 = 309.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.06/770.10 = 309.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.06x = 770.10 × 309.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.06x = 238,261.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,261.24/558.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.95

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