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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.36, 770.22 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.36, 770.22 and 351 is: 484.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.36 : 770.22 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.36/770.22 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.36x = 770.22 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.36x = 270,347.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,347.22/558.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.18

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