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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.52, 770.75 and 362.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.52, 770.75 and 362.03 is: 499.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.52 : 770.75 = 362.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.52/770.75 = 362.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.52x = 770.75 × 362.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.52x = 279,034.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,034.62/558.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.60

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