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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.42, 836.72 and 284.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.42, 836.72 and 284.13 is: 425.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.42 : 836.72 = 284.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.42/836.72 = 284.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.42x = 836.72 × 284.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.42x = 237,738.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,738.85/558.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.74

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