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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.67, 770.94 and 309.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.67, 770.94 and 309.97 is: 427.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.67 : 770.94 = 309.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.67/770.94 = 309.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.67x = 770.94 × 309.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.67x = 238,968.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,968.27/558.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.74

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