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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.24, 837.05 and 443.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.24, 837.05 and 443.42 is: 664.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.24 : 837.05 = 443.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.24/837.05 = 443.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.24x = 837.05 × 443.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.24x = 371,164.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,164.71/558.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.88

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