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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.74, 837.36 and 314.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.74, 837.36 and 314.90 is: 471.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.74 : 837.36 = 314.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.74/837.36 = 314.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.74x = 837.36 × 314.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.74x = 263,684.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,684.66/558.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.93

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