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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.38, 837.77 and 284.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.38, 837.77 and 284.27 is: 426.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.38 : 837.77 = 284.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.38/837.77 = 284.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.38x = 837.77 × 284.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.38x = 238,147.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,147.27/558.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.50

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