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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.24, 770.04 and 348.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.24, 770.04 and 348.36 is: 480.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.24 : 770.04 = 348.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.24/770.04 = 348.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.24x = 770.04 × 348.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.24x = 268,251.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,251.13/558.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.53

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