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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.51, 838.29 and 298.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.51, 838.29 and 298.74 is: 448.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.51 : 838.29 = 298.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.51/838.29 = 298.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.51x = 838.29 × 298.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.51x = 250,430.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,430.75/558.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.39

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