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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.66, 770.98 and 310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.66, 770.98 and 310 is: 427.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.66 : 770.98 = 310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.66/770.98 = 310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.66x = 770.98 × 310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.66x = 239,003.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,003.80/558.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.82

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