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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.47, 770.55 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.47, 770.55 and 348.32 is: 480.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.47 : 770.55 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.47/770.55 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.47x = 770.55 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.47x = 268,397.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,397.98/558.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.60

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