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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.68, 771.33 and 359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.68, 771.33 and 359.60 is: 496.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.68 : 771.33 = 359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.68/771.33 = 359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.68x = 771.33 × 359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.68x = 277,366.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,366.41/558.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.47

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