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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.61, 771.35 and 348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.61, 771.35 and 348.86 is: 481.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.61 : 771.35 = 348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.61/771.35 = 348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.61x = 771.35 × 348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.61x = 269,093.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,093.16/558.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.72

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