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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.69, 771.03 and 310.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.69, 771.03 and 310.02 is: 427.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.69 : 771.03 = 310.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.69/771.03 = 310.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.69x = 771.03 × 310.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.69x = 239,033.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,033.17/558.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.85

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