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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.53, 836.24 and 284.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.53, 836.24 and 284.03 is: 425.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.53 : 836.24 = 284.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.53/836.24 = 284.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.53x = 836.24 × 284.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.53x = 237,517.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,517.25/558.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.25

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