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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.73, 837.62 and 211.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.73, 837.62 and 211.87 is: 317.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.73 : 837.62 = 211.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.73/837.62 = 211.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.73x = 837.62 × 211.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.73x = 177,465.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,465.49/558.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.63

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