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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.29, 837.41 and 211.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.29, 837.41 and 211.21 is: 316.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.29 : 837.41 = 211.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.29/837.41 = 211.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.29x = 837.41 × 211.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.29x = 176,872.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,872.12/558.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.81

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