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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.26, 770 and 384.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.26, 770 and 384.02 is: 529.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.26 : 770 = 384.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.26/770 = 384.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.26x = 770 × 384.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.26x = 295,695.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,695.40/558.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.67

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