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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.60, 836.53 and 426.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.60, 836.53 and 426.24 is: 638.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.60 : 836.53 = 426.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.60/836.53 = 426.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.60x = 836.53 × 426.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.60x = 356,559.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,559.13/558.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.31

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