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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.42, 771.32 and 419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.42, 771.32 and 419.20 is: 579.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.42 : 771.32 = 419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.42/771.32 = 419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.42x = 771.32 × 419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.42x = 323,337.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,337.34/558.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.02

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