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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.40, 770.56 and 362.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.40, 770.56 and 362.02 is: 499.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.40 : 770.56 = 362.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.40/770.56 = 362.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.40x = 770.56 × 362.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.40x = 278,958.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,958.13/558.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.57

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