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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.52, 770.27 and 348.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.52, 770.27 and 348.47 is: 480.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.52 : 770.27 = 348.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.52/770.27 = 348.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.52x = 770.27 × 348.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.52x = 268,415.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,415.99/558.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.58

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