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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.68, 771.28 and 372.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.68, 771.28 and 372.49 is: 514.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.68 : 771.28 = 372.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.68/771.28 = 372.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.68x = 771.28 × 372.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.68x = 287,291.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,291.23/558.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.24

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