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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.06, 770.13 and 309.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.06, 770.13 and 309.41 is: 426.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.06 : 770.13 = 309.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.06/770.13 = 309.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.06x = 770.13 × 309.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.06x = 238,282.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,282.07/558.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.98

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