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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.16, 770.28 and 309.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.16, 770.28 and 309.51 is: 427.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.16 : 770.28 = 309.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.16/770.28 = 309.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.16x = 770.28 × 309.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.16x = 238,403.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,403.96/558.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.12

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