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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.56, 771.20 and 359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.56, 771.20 and 359.50 is: 496.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.56 : 771.20 = 359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.56/771.20 = 359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.56x = 771.20 × 359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.56x = 277,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,246.40/558.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.36

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