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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.15, 835.85 and 384.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.15, 835.85 and 384.33 is: 575.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.15 : 835.85 = 384.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.15/835.85 = 384.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.15x = 835.85 × 384.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.15x = 321,242.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,242.23/558.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.55

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