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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.59, 770.60 and 362.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.59, 770.60 and 362.17 is: 499.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.59 : 770.60 = 362.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.59/770.60 = 362.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.59x = 770.60 × 362.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.59x = 279,088.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,088.20/558.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.63

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