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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.22, 770.41 and 348.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.22, 770.41 and 348.61 is: 481.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.22 : 770.41 = 348.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.22/770.41 = 348.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.22x = 770.41 × 348.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.22x = 268,568.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,568.78/558.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.12

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