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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.58, 771.58 and 429.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.58, 771.58 and 429.18 is: 592.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.58 : 771.58 = 429.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.58/771.58 = 429.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.58x = 771.58 × 429.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.58x = 331,146.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,146.70/558.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.84

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