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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.36, 770.38 and 418.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.36, 770.38 and 418.95 is: 578.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.36 : 770.38 = 418.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.36/770.38 = 418.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.36x = 770.38 × 418.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.36x = 322,749.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,749.65/558.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.03

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