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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.63, 770.96 and 310.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.63, 770.96 and 310.03 is: 427.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.63 : 770.96 = 310.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.63/770.96 = 310.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.63x = 770.96 × 310.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.63x = 239,015.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,015.32/558.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.86

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