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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.53, 770.72 and 309.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.53, 770.72 and 309.85 is: 427.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.53 : 770.72 = 309.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.53/770.72 = 309.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.53x = 770.72 × 309.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.53x = 238,805.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,805.42/558.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.56

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