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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.62, 838.20 and 385.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.62, 838.20 and 385.43 is: 578.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.62 : 838.20 = 385.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.62/838.20 = 385.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.62x = 838.20 × 385.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.62x = 323,063.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,063.24/558.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.33

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