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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.69, 770.99 and 310.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.69, 770.99 and 310.01 is: 427.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.69 : 770.99 = 310.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.69/770.99 = 310.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.69x = 770.99 × 310.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.69x = 239,014.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,014.61/558.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.81

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