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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.14, 770.23 and 309.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.14, 770.23 and 309.46 is: 427.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.14 : 770.23 = 309.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.14/770.23 = 309.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.14x = 770.23 × 309.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.14x = 238,356.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,356.73/558.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.06

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