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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.19, 770.31 and 309.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.19, 770.31 and 309.53 is: 427.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.19 : 770.31 = 309.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.19/770.31 = 309.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.19x = 770.31 × 309.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.19x = 238,434.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,434.05/558.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.16

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