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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.51, 770.24 and 348.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.51, 770.24 and 348.71 is: 480.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.51 : 770.24 = 348.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.51/770.24 = 348.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.51x = 770.24 × 348.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.51x = 268,586.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,586.10/558.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.90

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