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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.33, 770.16 and 361.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.33, 770.16 and 361.83 is: 499.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.33 : 770.16 = 361.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.33/770.16 = 361.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.33x = 770.16 × 361.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.33x = 278,666.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,666.99/558.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.11

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