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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.55, 839.34 and 298.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.55, 839.34 and 298.73 is: 448.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.55 : 839.34 = 298.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.55/839.34 = 298.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.55x = 839.34 × 298.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.55x = 250,734.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,734.54/558.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.91

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