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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.85, 771.18 and 362.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.85, 771.18 and 362.47 is: 500.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.85 : 771.18 = 362.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.85/771.18 = 362.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.85x = 771.18 × 362.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.85x = 279,529.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,529.61/558.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.19

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