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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.36, 770.49 and 309.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.36, 770.49 and 309.66 is: 427.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.36 : 770.49 = 309.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.36/770.49 = 309.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.36x = 770.49 × 309.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.36x = 238,589.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,589.93/558.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.30

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