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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.46, 770.65 and 362.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.46, 770.65 and 362.17 is: 499.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.46 : 770.65 = 362.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.46/770.65 = 362.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.46x = 770.65 × 362.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.46x = 279,106.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,106.31/558.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.78

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