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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.20, 837.65 and 284.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.20, 837.65 and 284.49 is: 426.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.20 : 837.65 = 284.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.20/837.65 = 284.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.20x = 837.65 × 284.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.20x = 238,303.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,303.05/558.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.91

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