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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.77, 838.76 and 315.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.77, 838.76 and 315.36 is: 473.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.77 : 838.76 = 315.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.77/838.76 = 315.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.77x = 838.76 × 315.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.77x = 264,509.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,509.78/558.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.38

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