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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.56, 770.82 and 362.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.56, 770.82 and 362.14 is: 499.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.56 : 770.82 = 362.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.56/770.82 = 362.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.56x = 770.82 × 362.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.56x = 279,141.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,141.47/558.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.75

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