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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.89, 771.27 and 310.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.89, 771.27 and 310.22 is: 428.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.89 : 771.27 = 310.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.89/771.27 = 310.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.89x = 771.27 × 310.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.89x = 239,259.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,259.52/558.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.10

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