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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.77, 771.11 and 310.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.77, 771.11 and 310.11 is: 427.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.77 : 771.11 = 310.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.77/771.11 = 310.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.77x = 771.11 × 310.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.77x = 239,125.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,125.64/558.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.95

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