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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.74, 770.28 and 383.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.74, 770.28 and 383.78 is: 529.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.74 : 770.28 = 383.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.74/770.28 = 383.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.74x = 770.28 × 383.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.74x = 295,618.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,618.06/558.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.08

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