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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.81, 770.92 and 348.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.81, 770.92 and 348.85 is: 481.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.81 : 770.92 = 348.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.81/770.92 = 348.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.81x = 770.92 × 348.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.81x = 268,935.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,935.53/558.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.26

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