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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.05, 835.32 and 383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.05, 835.32 and 383.70 is: 574.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.05 : 835.32 = 383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.05/835.32 = 383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.05x = 835.32 × 383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.05x = 320,512.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,512.28/558.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.34

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