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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.25, 770.69 and 371.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.25, 770.69 and 371.88 is: 513.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.25 : 770.69 = 371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.25/770.69 = 371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.25x = 770.69 × 371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.25x = 286,604.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,604.20/558.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.40

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