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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.84, 836.70 and 284.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.84, 836.70 and 284.34 is: 425.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.84 : 836.70 = 284.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.84/836.70 = 284.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.84x = 836.70 × 284.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.84x = 237,907.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,907.28/558.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.72

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