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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.78, 771.03 and 372.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.78, 771.03 and 372.56 is: 514.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.78 : 771.03 = 372.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.78/771.03 = 372.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.78x = 771.03 × 372.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.78x = 287,251.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,251.08/558.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.07

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