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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.52, 771.24 and 384.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.52, 771.24 and 384.28 is: 530.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.52 : 771.24 = 384.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.52/771.24 = 384.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.52x = 771.24 × 384.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.52x = 296,372.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,372.11/558.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.64

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