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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.18, 770.56 and 382.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.18, 770.56 and 382.05 is: 527.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.18 : 770.56 = 382.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.18/770.56 = 382.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.18x = 770.56 × 382.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.18x = 294,391.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,391.49/558.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.41

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