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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.50, 837.14 and 315.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.50, 837.14 and 315.09 is: 472.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.50 : 837.14 = 315.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.50/837.14 = 315.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.50x = 837.14 × 315.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.50x = 263,772.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,772.87/558.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.29

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