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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.86, 771.25 and 372.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.86, 771.25 and 372.03 is: 513.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.86 : 771.25 = 372.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.86/771.25 = 372.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.86x = 771.25 × 372.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.86x = 286,928.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,928.14/558.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.42

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