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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.02, 835.80 and 283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.02, 835.80 and 283.64 is: 424.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.02 : 835.80 = 283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.02/835.80 = 283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.02x = 835.80 × 283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.02x = 237,066.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,066.31/558.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.83

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