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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.94, 771.21 and 359.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.94, 771.21 and 359.89 is: 496.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.94 : 771.21 = 359.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.94/771.21 = 359.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.94x = 771.21 × 359.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.94x = 277,550.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,550.77/558.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.57

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