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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.29, 770.39 and 309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.29, 770.39 and 309.60 is: 427.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.29 : 770.39 = 309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.29/770.39 = 309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.29x = 770.39 × 309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.29x = 238,511.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,511.20/558.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.22

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