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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.59, 770.82 and 309.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.59, 770.82 and 309.91 is: 427.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.59 : 770.82 = 309.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.59/770.82 = 309.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.59x = 770.82 × 309.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.59x = 238,884.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,884.83/558.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.66

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