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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.34, 770.25 and 348.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.34, 770.25 and 348.38 is: 480.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.34 : 770.25 = 348.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.34/770.25 = 348.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.34x = 770.25 × 348.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.34x = 268,339.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,339.70/558.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.60

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