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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.67, 770.94 and 369.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.67, 770.94 and 369.38 is: 509.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.67 : 770.94 = 369.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.67/770.94 = 369.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.67x = 770.94 × 369.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.67x = 284,769.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,769.82/558.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.73

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