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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.53, 837.38 and 339.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.53, 837.38 and 339.20 is: 508.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.53 : 837.38 = 339.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.53/837.38 = 339.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.53x = 837.38 × 339.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.53x = 284,037.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,037.60/558.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.55

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