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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.54, 771.06 and 382.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.54, 771.06 and 382.43 is: 527.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.54 : 771.06 = 382.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.54/771.06 = 382.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.54x = 771.06 × 382.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.54x = 294,872.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,872.62/558.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.93

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