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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.44, 837.40 and 284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.44, 837.40 and 284.68 is: 426.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.44 : 837.40 = 284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.44/837.40 = 284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.44x = 837.40 × 284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.44x = 238,391.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,391.03/558.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.89

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