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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.23, 770.24 and 348.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.23, 770.24 and 348.37 is: 480.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.23 : 770.24 = 348.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.23/770.24 = 348.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.23x = 770.24 × 348.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.23x = 268,327.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,327.45/558.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.68

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