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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.55, 837.83 and 284.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.55, 837.83 and 284.77 is: 427.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.55 : 837.83 = 284.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.55/837.83 = 284.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.55x = 837.83 × 284.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.55x = 238,588.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,588.85/558.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.16

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