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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.27, 769.93 and 348.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.27, 769.93 and 348.23 is: 480.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.27 : 769.93 = 348.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.27/769.93 = 348.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.27x = 769.93 × 348.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.27x = 268,108.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,108.00/558.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.25

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