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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.26, 837.58 and 338.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.26, 837.58 and 338.84 is: 508.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.26 : 837.58 = 338.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.26/837.58 = 338.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.26x = 837.58 × 338.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.26x = 283,805.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,805.61/558.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.38

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