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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.33, 770.54 and 309.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.33, 770.54 and 309.73 is: 427.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.33 : 770.54 = 309.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.33/770.54 = 309.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.33x = 770.54 × 309.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.33x = 238,659.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,659.35/558.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.45

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