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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.20, 770.34 and 306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.20, 770.34 and 306.14 is: 422.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.20 : 770.34 = 306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.20/770.34 = 306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.20x = 770.34 × 306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.20x = 235,831.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,831.51/558.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.48

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