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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.64, 837.83 and 212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.64, 837.83 and 212.01 is: 317.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.64 : 837.83 = 212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.64/837.83 = 212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.64x = 837.83 × 212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.64x = 177,628.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,628.34/558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.97

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