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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558, 837 and 490.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558, 837 and 490.38 is: 735.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558 : 837 = 490.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558/837 = 490.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558x = 837 × 490.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558x = 410,448.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,448.06/558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.57

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