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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.77, 838.19 and 212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.77, 838.19 and 212.04 is: 318.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.77 : 838.19 = 212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.77/838.19 = 212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.77x = 838.19 × 212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.77x = 177,730.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,730.34/558.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.08

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