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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.18, 770.26 and 306.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.18, 770.26 and 306.10 is: 422.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.18 : 770.26 = 306.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.18/770.26 = 306.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.18x = 770.26 × 306.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.18x = 235,776.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,776.59/558.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.40

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