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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.40, 770.62 and 309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.40, 770.62 and 309.72 is: 427.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.40 : 770.62 = 309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.40/770.62 = 309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.40x = 770.62 × 309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.40x = 238,676.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,676.43/558.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.43

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