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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.75, 837 and 384.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.75, 837 and 384.96 is: 576.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.75 : 837 = 384.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.75/837 = 384.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.75x = 837 × 384.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.75x = 322,211.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,211.52/558.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.66

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