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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.07, 770.18 and 309.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.07, 770.18 and 309.47 is: 427.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.07 : 770.18 = 309.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.07/770.18 = 309.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.07x = 770.18 × 309.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.07x = 238,347.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,347.60/558.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.09

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