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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.76, 838.32 and 315.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.76, 838.32 and 315.48 is: 473.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.76 : 838.32 = 315.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.76/838.32 = 315.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.76x = 838.32 × 315.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.76x = 264,473.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,473.19/558.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.32

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