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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.90, 770.96 and 348.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.90, 770.96 and 348.71 is: 481.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.90 : 770.96 = 348.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.90/770.96 = 348.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.90x = 770.96 × 348.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.90x = 268,835.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,835.86/558.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.01

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