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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.42, 770.11 and 348.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.42, 770.11 and 348.61 is: 480.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.42 : 770.11 = 348.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.42/770.11 = 348.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.42x = 770.11 × 348.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.42x = 268,468.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,468.96/558.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.77

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