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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.39, 770.72 and 381.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.39, 770.72 and 381.27 is: 526.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.39 : 770.72 = 381.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.39/770.72 = 381.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.39x = 770.72 × 381.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.39x = 293,852.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,852.41/558.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.25

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