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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.32, 836.43 and 284.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.32, 836.43 and 284.59 is: 426.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.32 : 836.43 = 284.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.32/836.43 = 284.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.32x = 836.43 × 284.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.32x = 238,037.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,037.24/558.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.35

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