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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.11, 836.40 and 283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.11, 836.40 and 283.88 is: 425.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.11 : 836.40 = 283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.11/836.40 = 283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.11x = 836.40 × 283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.11x = 237,437.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,437.23/558.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.43

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