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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.96, 771.32 and 310.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.96, 771.32 and 310.26 is: 428.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.96 : 771.32 = 310.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.96/771.32 = 310.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.96x = 771.32 × 310.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.96x = 239,309.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,309.74/558.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.13

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