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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.20, 836.60 and 284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.20, 836.60 and 284.40 is: 426.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.20 : 836.60 = 284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.20/836.60 = 284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.20x = 836.60 × 284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.20x = 237,929.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,929.04/558.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.24

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