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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.45, 770.60 and 348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.45, 770.60 and 348.86 is: 481.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.45 : 770.60 = 348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.45/770.60 = 348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.45x = 770.60 × 348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.45x = 268,834.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,834.31/558.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.39

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