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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.19, 769.77 and 371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.19, 769.77 and 371.36 is: 512.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.19 : 769.77 = 371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.19/769.77 = 371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.19x = 769.77 × 371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.19x = 285,857.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,857.94/558.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.12

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