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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.54, 770.79 and 309.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.54, 770.79 and 309.85 is: 427.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.54 : 770.79 = 309.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.54/770.79 = 309.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.54x = 770.79 × 309.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.54x = 238,829.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,829.28/558.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.60

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