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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.31, 770.11 and 361.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.31, 770.11 and 361.48 is: 498.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.31 : 770.11 = 361.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.31/770.11 = 361.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.31x = 770.11 × 361.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.31x = 278,379.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,379.36/558.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.61

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