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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.07, 770.10 and 309.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.07, 770.10 and 309.38 is: 426.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.07 : 770.10 = 309.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.07/770.10 = 309.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.07x = 770.10 × 309.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.07x = 238,253.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,253.54/558.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.92

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