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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.20, 770.19 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.20, 770.19 and 361.68 is: 499.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.20 : 770.19 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.20/770.19 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.20x = 770.19 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.20x = 278,558.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,558.07/558.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.03

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