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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.40, 769.96 and 358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.40, 769.96 and 358.72 is: 494.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.40 : 769.96 = 358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.40/769.96 = 358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.40x = 769.96 × 358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.40x = 276,200.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,200.05/558.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.63

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