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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.44, 838.57 and 343.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.44, 838.57 and 343.38 is: 515.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.44 : 838.57 = 343.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.44/838.57 = 343.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.44x = 838.57 × 343.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.44x = 287,947.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,947.31/558.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.63

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