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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.73, 838.50 and 311.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.73, 838.50 and 311.68 is: 467.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.73 : 838.50 = 311.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.73/838.50 = 311.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.73x = 838.50 × 311.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.73x = 261,343.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,343.68/558.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.75

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