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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.92, 770.95 and 360.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.92, 770.95 and 360.00 is: 496.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.92 : 770.95 = 360.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.92/770.95 = 360.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.92x = 770.95 × 360.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.92x = 277,543.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,543.03/558.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.57

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