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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.74, 770.78 and 362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.74, 770.78 and 362.32 is: 499.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.74 : 770.78 = 362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.74/770.78 = 362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.74x = 770.78 × 362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.74x = 279,263.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,263.34/558.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.81

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