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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.74, 770.90 and 348.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.74, 770.90 and 348.81 is: 481.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.74 : 770.90 = 348.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.74/770.90 = 348.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.74x = 770.90 × 348.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.74x = 268,895.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,895.88/558.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.26

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