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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.22, 770.12 and 361.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.22, 770.12 and 361.66 is: 498.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.22 : 770.12 = 361.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.22/770.12 = 361.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.22x = 770.12 × 361.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.22x = 278,521.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,521.60/558.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.95

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