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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.38, 836.40 and 301.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.38, 836.40 and 301.34 is: 451.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.38 : 836.40 = 301.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.38/836.40 = 301.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.38x = 836.40 × 301.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.38x = 252,040.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,040.78/558.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.38

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