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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.92, 771.24 and 349.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.92, 771.24 and 349.10 is: 481.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.92 : 771.24 = 349.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.92/771.24 = 349.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.92x = 771.24 × 349.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.92x = 269,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,239.88/558.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.71

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