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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.06, 837.18 and 443.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.06, 837.18 and 443.25 is: 664.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.06 : 837.18 = 443.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.06/837.18 = 443.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.06x = 837.18 × 443.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.06x = 371,080.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,080.04/558.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.95

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