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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.08, 770.16 and 358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.08, 770.16 and 358.88 is: 495.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.08 : 770.16 = 358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.08/770.16 = 358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.08x = 770.16 × 358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.08x = 276,395.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,395.02/558.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.26

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