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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.33, 771.22 and 428.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.33, 771.22 and 428.93 is: 592.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.33 : 771.22 = 428.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.33/771.22 = 428.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.33x = 771.22 × 428.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.33x = 330,799.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,799.39/558.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.48

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