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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.18, 770.28 and 309.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.18, 770.28 and 309.48 is: 427.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.18 : 770.28 = 309.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.18/770.28 = 309.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.18x = 770.28 × 309.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.18x = 238,386.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,386.25/558.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.08

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