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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.07, 769.62 and 381.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.07, 769.62 and 381.30 is: 525.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.07 : 769.62 = 381.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.07/769.62 = 381.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.07x = 769.62 × 381.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.07x = 293,456.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,456.11/558.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.84

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