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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.73, 771.19 and 349.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.73, 771.19 and 349.01 is: 481.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.73 : 771.19 = 349.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.73/771.19 = 349.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.73x = 771.19 × 349.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.73x = 269,151.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,151.19/558.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.72

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