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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.63, 770.58 and 533.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.63, 770.58 and 533.88 is: 736.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.63 : 770.58 = 533.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.63/770.58 = 533.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.63x = 770.58 × 533.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.63x = 411,397.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,397.25/558.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.44

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