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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.94, 771.24 and 349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.94, 771.24 and 349.08 is: 481.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.94 : 771.24 = 349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.94/771.24 = 349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.94x = 771.24 × 349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.94x = 269,222.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,222.71/558.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.67

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