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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.61, 770.82 and 309.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.61, 770.82 and 309.87 is: 427.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.61 : 770.82 = 309.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.61/770.82 = 309.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.61x = 770.82 × 309.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.61x = 238,855.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,855.87/558.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.59

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