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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.45, 770.15 and 369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.45, 770.15 and 369.32 is: 509.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.45 : 770.15 = 369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.45/770.15 = 369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.45x = 770.15 × 369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.45x = 284,427.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,427.95/558.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.32

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