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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.66, 771.01 and 418.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.66, 771.01 and 418.53 is: 577.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.66 : 771.01 = 418.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.66/771.01 = 418.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.66x = 771.01 × 418.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.66x = 322,690.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,690.82/558.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.62

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