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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.42, 770.55 and 372.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.42, 770.55 and 372.23 is: 513.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.42 : 770.55 = 372.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.42/770.55 = 372.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.42x = 770.55 × 372.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.42x = 286,817.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,817.97/558.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.62

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