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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.55, 769.93 and 383.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.55, 769.93 and 383.59 is: 528.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.55 : 769.93 = 383.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.55/769.93 = 383.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.55x = 769.93 × 383.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.55x = 295,337.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,337.45/558.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.76

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