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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.87, 770.94 and 349.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.87, 770.94 and 349.01 is: 481.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.87 : 770.94 = 349.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.87/770.94 = 349.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.87x = 770.94 × 349.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.87x = 269,061.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,061.91/558.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.44

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