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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.73, 838.32 and 503.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.73, 838.32 and 503.37 is: 755.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.73 : 838.32 = 503.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.73/838.32 = 503.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.73x = 838.32 × 503.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.73x = 421,985.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,985.14/558.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.26

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