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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.82, 836.86 and 393.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.82, 836.86 and 393.88 is: 589.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.82 : 836.86 = 393.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.82/836.86 = 393.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.82x = 836.86 × 393.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.82x = 329,622.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,622.42/558.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.85

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