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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.60, 770.58 and 362.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.60, 770.58 and 362.22 is: 499.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.60 : 770.58 = 362.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.60/770.58 = 362.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.60x = 770.58 × 362.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.60x = 279,119.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,119.49/558.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.68

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