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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.60, 838.35 and 284.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.60, 838.35 and 284.87 is: 427.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.60 : 838.35 = 284.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.60/838.35 = 284.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.60x = 838.35 × 284.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.60x = 238,818.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,818.14/558.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.53

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