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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.12, 770.20 and 309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.12, 770.20 and 309.44 is: 427.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.12 : 770.20 = 309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.12/770.20 = 309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.12x = 770.20 × 309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.12x = 238,331.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,331.46/558.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.03

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