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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.92, 771.70 and 419.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.92, 771.70 and 419.36 is: 579.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.92 : 771.70 = 419.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.92/771.70 = 419.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.92x = 771.70 × 419.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.92x = 323,620.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,620.11/558.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.01

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