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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.23, 837.88 and 284.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.23, 837.88 and 284.51 is: 427.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.23 : 837.88 = 284.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.23/837.88 = 284.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.23x = 837.88 × 284.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.23x = 238,386.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,386.62/558.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.04

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