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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.80, 771.10 and 310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.80, 771.10 and 310.08 is: 427.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.80 : 771.10 = 310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.80/771.10 = 310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.80x = 771.10 × 310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.80x = 239,102.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,102.69/558.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.89

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