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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.68, 836.76 and 395.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.68, 836.76 and 395.84 is: 592.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.68 : 836.76 = 395.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.68/836.76 = 395.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.68x = 836.76 × 395.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.68x = 331,223.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,223.08/558.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.87

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