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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.82, 771.10 and 310.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.82, 771.10 and 310.11 is: 427.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.82 : 771.10 = 310.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.82/771.10 = 310.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.82x = 771.10 × 310.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.82x = 239,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,125.82/558.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.92

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