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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.21, 770.02 and 361.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.21, 770.02 and 361.38 is: 498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.21 : 770.02 = 361.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.21/770.02 = 361.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.21x = 770.02 × 361.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.21x = 278,269.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,269.83/558.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.50

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