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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.06, 837.27 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.06, 837.27 and 301.50 is: 452.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.06 : 837.27 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.06/837.27 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.06x = 837.27 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.06x = 252,436.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,436.91/558.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.35

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