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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.56, 837.84 and 212.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.56, 837.84 and 212.05 is: 318.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.56 : 837.84 = 212.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.56/837.84 = 212.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.56x = 837.84 × 212.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.56x = 177,665.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,665.81/558.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.08

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