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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.64, 837.33 and 284.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.64, 837.33 and 284.34 is: 426.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.64 : 837.33 = 284.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.64/837.33 = 284.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.64x = 837.33 × 284.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.64x = 238,086.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,086.41/558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.19

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