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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.43, 837.20 and 211.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.43, 837.20 and 211.75 is: 317.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.43 : 837.20 = 211.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.43/837.20 = 211.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.43x = 837.20 × 211.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.43x = 177,275.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,275.54/558.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.45

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