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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.27, 836.31 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.27, 836.31 and 284.04 is: 425.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.27 : 836.31 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.27/836.31 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.27x = 836.31 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.27x = 237,545.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,545.49/558.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.50

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