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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.17, 837.45 and 404.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.17, 837.45 and 404.27 is: 606.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.17 : 837.45 = 404.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.17/837.45 = 404.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.17x = 837.45 × 404.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.17x = 338,555.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,555.91/558.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.55

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