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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.45, 771.03 and 348.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.45, 771.03 and 348.94 is: 481.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.45 : 771.03 = 348.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.45/771.03 = 348.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.45x = 771.03 × 348.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.45x = 269,043.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,043.21/558.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.77

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