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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.23, 770.11 and 348.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.23, 770.11 and 348.33 is: 480.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.23 : 770.11 = 348.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.23/770.11 = 348.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.23x = 770.11 × 348.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.23x = 268,254.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,254.43/558.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.55

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