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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.46, 770.06 and 381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.46, 770.06 and 381.44 is: 525.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.46 : 770.06 = 381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.46/770.06 = 381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.46x = 770.06 × 381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.46x = 293,731.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,731.69/558.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.97

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