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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.86, 771.08 and 362.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.86, 771.08 and 362.12 is: 499.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.86 : 771.08 = 362.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.86/771.08 = 362.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.86x = 771.08 × 362.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.86x = 279,223.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,223.49/558.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.63

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