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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.72, 771.05 and 348.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.72, 771.05 and 348.93 is: 481.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.72 : 771.05 = 348.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.72/771.05 = 348.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.72x = 771.05 × 348.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.72x = 269,043.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,043.35/558.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.54

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