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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.77, 837.72 and 212.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.77, 837.72 and 212.00 is: 317.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.77 : 837.72 = 212.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.77/837.72 = 212.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.77x = 837.72 × 212.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.77x = 177,592.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,592.45/558.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.83

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