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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.62, 770.94 and 310.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.62, 770.94 and 310.01 is: 427.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.62 : 770.94 = 310.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.62/770.94 = 310.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.62x = 770.94 × 310.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.62x = 238,997.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,997.56/558.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.84

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