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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.72, 770.77 and 348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.72, 770.77 and 348.76 is: 481.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.72 : 770.77 = 348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.72/770.77 = 348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.72x = 770.77 × 348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.72x = 268,809.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,809.02/558.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.12

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