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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.14, 770.01 and 383.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.14, 770.01 and 383.18 is: 528.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.14 : 770.01 = 383.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.14/770.01 = 383.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.14x = 770.01 × 383.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.14x = 295,052.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,052.43/558.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.64

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