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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.21, 770.37 and 400.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.21, 770.37 and 400.86 is: 553.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.21 : 770.37 = 400.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.21/770.37 = 400.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.21x = 770.37 × 400.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.21x = 308,810.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,810.52/558.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.22

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