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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.72, 770.69 and 383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.72, 770.69 and 383.76 is: 529.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.72 : 770.69 = 383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.72/770.69 = 383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.72x = 770.69 × 383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.72x = 295,758.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,758.08/558.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.35

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