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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558, 837.36 and 314.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558, 837.36 and 314.73 is: 472.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558 : 837.36 = 314.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558/837.36 = 314.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558x = 837.36 × 314.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558x = 263,542.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,542.31/558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.30

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