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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.69, 771.24 and 372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.69, 771.24 and 372.48 is: 514.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.69 : 771.24 = 372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.69/771.24 = 372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.69x = 771.24 × 372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.69x = 287,271.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,271.48/558.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.19

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