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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.29, 770.01 and 371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.29, 770.01 and 371.48 is: 512.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.29 : 770.01 = 371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.29/770.01 = 371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.29x = 770.01 × 371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.29x = 286,043.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,043.31/558.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.36

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