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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.75, 770.97 and 381.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.75, 770.97 and 381.85 is: 526.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.75 : 770.97 = 381.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.75/770.97 = 381.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.75x = 770.97 × 381.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.75x = 294,394.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,394.89/558.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.88

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