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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.78, 836.13 and 338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.78, 836.13 and 338.58 is: 506.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.78 : 836.13 = 338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.78/836.13 = 338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.78x = 836.13 × 338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.78x = 283,096.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,096.90/558.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.63

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