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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.25, 770.46 and 309.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.25, 770.46 and 309.58 is: 427.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.25 : 770.46 = 309.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.25/770.46 = 309.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.25x = 770.46 × 309.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.25x = 238,518.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,518.81/558.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.26

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