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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.56, 770.52 and 348.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.56, 770.52 and 348.77 is: 481.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.56 : 770.52 = 348.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.56/770.52 = 348.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.56x = 770.52 × 348.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.56x = 268,734.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,734.26/558.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.12

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