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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.33, 770.50 and 309.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.33, 770.50 and 309.64 is: 427.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.33 : 770.50 = 309.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.33/770.50 = 309.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.33x = 770.50 × 309.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.33x = 238,573.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,573.84/558.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.30

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