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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.54, 770.00 and 401.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.54, 770.00 and 401.13 is: 552.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.54 : 770.00 = 401.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.54/770.00 = 401.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.54x = 770.00 × 401.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.54x = 308,868.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,868.09/558.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.99

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