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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.80, 837.68 and 338.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.80, 837.68 and 338.90 is: 508.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.80 : 837.68 = 338.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.80/837.68 = 338.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.80x = 837.68 × 338.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.80x = 283,889.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,889.75/558.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.03

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