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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.14, 835.46 and 383.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.14, 835.46 and 383.79 is: 574.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.14 : 835.46 = 383.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.14/835.46 = 383.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.14x = 835.46 × 383.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.14x = 320,641.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,641.19/558.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.48

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