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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.65, 770.92 and 309.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.65, 770.92 and 309.99 is: 427.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.65 : 770.92 = 309.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.65/770.92 = 309.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.65x = 770.92 × 309.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.65x = 238,973.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,973.10/558.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.77

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