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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.44, 770.64 and 309.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.44, 770.64 and 309.77 is: 427.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.44 : 770.64 = 309.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.44/770.64 = 309.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.44x = 770.64 × 309.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.44x = 238,717.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,717.30/558.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.47

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