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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558, 835.77 and 313.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558, 835.77 and 313.98 is: 470.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558 : 835.77 = 313.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558/835.77 = 313.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558x = 835.77 × 313.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558x = 262,415.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,415.06/558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.28

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