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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558, 837.24 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558, 837.24 and 330 is: 495.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558 : 837.24 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558/837.24 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558x = 837.24 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558x = 276,289.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,289.20/558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.14

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