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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.58, 771.06 and 384.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.58, 771.06 and 384.52 is: 530.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.58 : 771.06 = 384.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.58/771.06 = 384.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.58x = 771.06 × 384.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.58x = 296,487.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,487.99/558.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.79

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