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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.61, 837.91 and 393.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.61, 837.91 and 393.40 is: 590.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.61 : 837.91 = 393.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.61/837.91 = 393.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.61x = 837.91 × 393.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.61x = 329,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,630.72/558.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.09

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