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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.76, 770.70 and 384.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.76, 770.70 and 384.52 is: 530.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.76 : 770.70 = 384.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.76/770.70 = 384.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.76x = 770.70 × 384.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.76x = 296,349.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,349.56/558.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.37

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