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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.22, 836.73 and 404.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.22, 836.73 and 404.07 is: 605.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.22 : 836.73 = 404.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.22/836.73 = 404.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.22x = 836.73 × 404.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.22x = 338,097.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,097.49/558.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.67

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