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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.65, 836.60 and 384.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.65, 836.60 and 384.83 is: 576.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.65 : 836.60 = 384.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.65/836.60 = 384.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.65x = 836.60 × 384.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.65x = 321,948.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,948.78/558.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.30

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