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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.63, 770.99 and 384.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.63, 770.99 and 384.21 is: 530.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.63 : 770.99 = 384.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.63/770.99 = 384.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.63x = 770.99 × 384.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.63x = 296,220.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,220.15/558.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.26

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