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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.86, 770.49 and 411.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.86, 770.49 and 411.50 is: 567.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.86 : 770.49 = 411.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.86/770.49 = 411.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.86x = 770.49 × 411.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.86x = 317,056.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,056.64/558.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.33

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