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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.52, 836.94 and 284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.52, 836.94 and 284.20 is: 425.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.52 : 836.94 = 284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.52/836.94 = 284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.52x = 836.94 × 284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.52x = 237,858.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,858.35/558.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.87

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