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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.94, 771.22 and 362.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.94, 771.22 and 362.42 is: 500.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.94 : 771.22 = 362.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.94/771.22 = 362.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.94x = 771.22 × 362.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.94x = 279,505.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,505.55/558.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.06

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