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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.43, 770.61 and 309.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.43, 770.61 and 309.76 is: 427.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.43 : 770.61 = 309.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.43/770.61 = 309.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.43x = 770.61 × 309.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.43x = 238,702.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,702.23/558.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.45

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