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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.02, 837.22 and 393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.02, 837.22 and 393.50 is: 590.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.02 : 837.22 = 393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.02/837.22 = 393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.02x = 837.22 × 393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.02x = 329,446.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,446.07/558.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.38

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