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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.55, 838.05 and 211.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.55, 838.05 and 211.87 is: 317.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.55 : 838.05 = 211.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.55/838.05 = 211.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.55x = 838.05 × 211.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.55x = 177,557.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,557.65/558.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.89

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