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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.54, 771.21 and 349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.54, 771.21 and 349.02 is: 481.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.54 : 771.21 = 349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.54/771.21 = 349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.54x = 771.21 × 349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.54x = 269,167.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,167.71/558.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.91

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