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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.54, 838.11 and 376.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.54, 838.11 and 376.29 is: 564.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.54 : 838.11 = 376.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.54/838.11 = 376.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.54x = 838.11 × 376.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.54x = 315,372.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,372.41/558.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.64

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