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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.87, 770.92 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.87, 770.92 and 348.96 is: 481.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.87 : 770.92 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.87/770.92 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.87x = 770.92 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.87x = 269,020.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,020.24/558.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.36

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