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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.86, 771.34 and 372.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.86, 771.34 and 372.35 is: 513.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.86 : 771.34 = 372.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.86/771.34 = 372.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.86x = 771.34 × 372.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.86x = 287,208.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,208.52/558.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.92

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