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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.32, 770.87 and 348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.32, 770.87 and 348.54 is: 481.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.32 : 770.87 = 348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.32/770.87 = 348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.32x = 770.87 × 348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.32x = 268,682.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,682.79/558.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.23

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