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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.71, 771.55 and 359.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.71, 771.55 and 359.89 is: 496.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.71 : 771.55 = 359.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.71/771.55 = 359.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.71x = 771.55 × 359.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.71x = 277,671.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,671.33/558.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.99

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