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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.36, 838.53 and 498.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.36, 838.53 and 498.81 is: 749.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.36 : 838.53 = 498.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.36/838.53 = 498.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.36x = 838.53 × 498.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.36x = 418,267.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,267.15/558.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.10

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