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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.70, 770.89 and 379.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.70, 770.89 and 379.31 is: 523.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.70 : 770.89 = 379.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.70/770.89 = 379.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.70x = 770.89 × 379.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.70x = 292,403.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,403.30/558.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.36

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