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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.60, 838.05 and 396.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.60, 838.05 and 396.60 is: 595.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.60 : 838.05 = 396.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.60/838.05 = 396.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.60x = 838.05 × 396.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.60x = 332,370.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,370.63/558.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.01

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