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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.22, 837.48 and 284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.22, 837.48 and 284.32 is: 426.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.22 : 837.48 = 284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.22/837.48 = 284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.22x = 837.48 × 284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.22x = 238,112.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,112.31/558.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.56

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