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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.78, 837.09 and 315.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.78, 837.09 and 315.78 is: 473.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.78 : 837.09 = 315.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.78/837.09 = 315.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.78x = 837.09 × 315.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.78x = 264,336.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,336.28/558.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.06

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