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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.78, 838.68 and 299.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.78, 838.68 and 299.00 is: 448.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.78 : 838.68 = 299.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.78/838.68 = 299.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.78x = 838.68 × 299.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.78x = 250,767.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,767.42/558.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.77

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