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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.59, 837.92 and 211.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.59, 837.92 and 211.85 is: 317.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.59 : 837.92 = 211.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.59/837.92 = 211.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.59x = 837.92 × 211.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.59x = 177,514.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,514.39/558.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.79

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