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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.48, 838.08 and 504.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.48, 838.08 and 504.48 is: 757.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.48 : 838.08 = 504.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.48/838.08 = 504.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.48x = 838.08 × 504.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.48x = 422,794.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,794.60/558.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.05

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