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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.23, 770.11 and 383.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.23, 770.11 and 383.27 is: 528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.23 : 770.11 = 383.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.23/770.11 = 383.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.23x = 770.11 × 383.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.23x = 295,155.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,155.25/558.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.74

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