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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.59, 770.54 and 362.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.59, 770.54 and 362.07 is: 499.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.59 : 770.54 = 362.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.59/770.54 = 362.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.59x = 770.54 × 362.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.59x = 278,987.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,987.61/558.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.45

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