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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.76, 770.10 and 383.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.76, 770.10 and 383.80 is: 528.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.76 : 770.10 = 383.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.76/770.10 = 383.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.76x = 770.10 × 383.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.76x = 295,564.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,564.38/558.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.96

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