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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.21, 837.55 and 284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.21, 837.55 and 284.48 is: 426.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.21 : 837.55 = 284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.21/837.55 = 284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.21x = 837.55 × 284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.21x = 238,266.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,266.22/558.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.84

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