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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.39, 770.58 and 309.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.39, 770.58 and 309.71 is: 427.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.39 : 770.58 = 309.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.39/770.58 = 309.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.39x = 770.58 × 309.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.39x = 238,654.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,654.78/558.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.40

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