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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.84, 770.94 and 348.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.84, 770.94 and 348.87 is: 481.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.84 : 770.94 = 348.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.84/770.94 = 348.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.84x = 770.94 × 348.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.84x = 268,957.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,957.84/558.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.28

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