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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.84, 837.84 and 284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.84, 837.84 and 284.80 is: 426.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.84 : 837.84 = 284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.84/837.84 = 284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.84x = 837.84 × 284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.84x = 238,616.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,616.83/558.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.99

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