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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.51, 770.22 and 361.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.51, 770.22 and 361.95 is: 499.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.51 : 770.22 = 361.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.51/770.22 = 361.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.51x = 770.22 × 361.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.51x = 278,781.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,781.13/558.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.15

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