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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.14, 769.91 and 383.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.14, 769.91 and 383.18 is: 528.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.14 : 769.91 = 383.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.14/769.91 = 383.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.14x = 769.91 × 383.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.14x = 295,014.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,014.11/558.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.57

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